Question

Write short notes on the following.

Features of profession.

Answer 1

The following are some of the main features of a profession:
i. Professional degree and knowledge: A profession requires an individual to possess specialised and in-depth knowledge of a particular field.

ii. Code of conduct: Every profession follows an ethical code of conduct as prescribed by the concerned professional association.

iii. Limited capital investment: Practising a profession requires limited capital investment.

iv. Professional association: Every profession is associated with a professional association/body that provides guidelines for the behaviour/code of conduct of the members.