To understand Rinehart's claim about work and alienation, we must first have a clear understanding of the definition of the two terms. According to Rinehart, "Work has always had a profound impact on the lives of those who perform it." (Rinehart, p1). It can offer a sense of accomplishment or meaninglessness (pride or shame) depending on the view we have on the tasks involved. Presuming the type of work you do, it will affect the …showed first 75 words of 1938 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1938 total…owners, and the products of the labour are determined by the owners not the workers. For (b) the overall organization of the workplace is designed for the owners to take whatever steps necessary for the highest profits, even at the expense of the workers. And for (c) the immediate work process itself means specialization as a result of the division of labour. Rinehart's key claims show how my experience at Pitney Bowes supports alienated labour.