is a person’s set of values based on the belief that hard work and diligence enhances personal character and pride.

A work ethic is a person’s set of values about work, including the belief that hard work and diligence build character and pride. An employer expectation is a standard set by a workplace, while a business ethic concerns moral principles in business. So the correct choice is “A work ethic.”

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