PRE-IMMERSION ACTIVITIES

(WRITTEN REPORTS)
UNDERSTANDING WORK IMMERSION

A. Work Ethics

Work ethics is a value based on hard work and diligence. It is also a belief in
the moral benefit of work and its ability to enhance character. A work ethic may include
being reliable, having initiative, or pursuing new skills.

Work ethic can refer to how you feel about your job or career, so it covers your
attitude and behavior. It also pertains to how you do your job, or the responsibilities
that come attached with it. The level of respect you show your co-workers and people
you come into contact with at work, and how you communicate and interact with them,
also defines your work ethic.

Work ethic is also used to refer to key characteristics that you should have, and
they include honesty, integrity, humility and accountability, among others. These traits
or characteristics will dictate how you will react or do in a certain situation, or when
you are faced with a particular circumstance. How you respond will reveal the kind of
work ethic that you have.

Work ethic is important in defining your identity. It becomes part of who you are,
and there is no doubt that a huge part of how people will view and know you will come
from what they perceive to be your work ethic.

How to demonstrate a strong work to your employer?

It is one thing to proudly declare that you have a strong work ethic to your boss, but it
is another totally different thing to convince him that you really do. In fact, bosses are not
inclined to take such claims at face value, instead wanting you to convince them with actions
and not just words.

Here are the things that you can do in order to convince your employer that you
have a strong work ethic as you claim:

1. Put the company first

Trying to demonstrate a good work ethic if you don’t actually care about the
company will be acting, and no matter how good of an actor you are, it won’t be long
before you are discovered. You need to actually have the good work ethic before you
try to show it to the world. And this starts with putting the company first in your thoughts
and actions. Once this is done, half the battle is won.

2. Manage your time wisely

Time management is not limited to being on time for work and meeting
deadlines. It actually involves more than that.

 Be punctual. They say that punctuality is one of the first indicators of

professionalism. Brett and Kate McKay pointed out several reasons why
punctuality is very important. Important points were made on how
punctuality strengthens and reveals your integrity while also
demonstrating your level of discipline, humility and dependability. It is
also one way to show your respect for others, while allowing you to build
your self-confidence and always put your best foot forward. For many
managers and supervisors, lack of punctuality is a deal-breaker. If a new
employee is habitually tardy in coming to work, this is likely to drive them
to have a low opinion of the capabilities of that employee to continue
working in the company.
 Maintain a good attendance record. It’s not just your punctuality and
how you observe work hours that will be closely looked into. A high rate
of absenteeism certainly does not bode well, even if it is unintentional or
there are unavoidable circumstances, such as if you are frequently ill that
you have to take days off from work. If this is the case, it is important to
take up the matter with your superiors in order for both parties to come
up with a solution that will benefit everyone. If there are truly unavoidable
circumstances causing you to miss work, bringing it up before you are
confronted shows that indeed you are concerned about the company
and it makes your bosses more open to suggestions that you might have.
An example would be allowing you to work remotely from home. Your
bosses will know if you are taking a day off work to avoid performing a
particularly rigorous or complicated task. This will not reflect positively
on you, and any chance you might have of getting a raise or a promotion
won’t look too good.
  Observe deadlines. Between an employee who barely beats the
deadline, rushing at the eleventh hour to get things done and finishing
his task just as the clock hits 12, so to speak, and an employee who
finishes his task well ahead of time, without any rushing and stressing
out, who will be more favorable in the eyes of the supervisor? Obviously,
it is the second employee.

If you are able to finish your task ahead of time, that means you are able to
manage your time wisely. That will also give you ample time to make any adjustments,
if necessary, since there is still some time left before the actual deadline. Better yet,
you should take the initiative to set your own deadlines.

If there is a timetable provided by the company, it will be to your advantage to

create your own timetable. This will enable you to prioritize better. You’ll be able to
avoid distractions easily, and any potential delays will be dealt with before they can
actually arise.

3. Be honest
The phrase may seem a bit of a cliché nowadays, there is still truth to the adage
“Honesty is the best policy”. The esteemed Warren Buffet said it best when he
cited three qualities to look for when hiring new people: integrity, intelligence and
energy. There is no way that a person can hide his dishonesty forever. Sooner or later,
it will manifest itself, and that will not do your work ethic any favors.

The biggest problem that a dishonest employee will encounter is the lack or
absence of trust from other people. Therefore, if you want to go far in your career, or
go up the hierarchy in the organization, then you should make it a point to be honest
in your dealings so that you can be trusted by your seniors and fellow colleagues.

Since we are on the topic of honesty, other things that you can do are:

 Give honest feedback. This shows that you are capable of objectivity.
Managers, co-workers and even clients will value you more if you show
that you are able to provide honest feedback. Sure, this may be a
sensitive area, which is why you have to take extra care on your delivery
 of your feedback. If you are able to get your message across without
openly offending anyone and igniting hostilities, then that will prove even
further the strength of your work ethic.
 Own up to your mistakes. If you did something wrong, it is best to man
up and own up to it, instead of denying all blame and, worse, pinning it
on other people. This is a sign that you are unable and unwilling to take
responsibility, a sure sign that your work ethic is less than solid.

4. Maintain a balanced and consistent performance in performing your work

An employee with a strong work ethic is a productive employee. This

productivity is seen in the pace of work and your persistence in maintaining that pace.
If you can work at a fast pace, that means you’ll be able to accomplish more within the
limited time that you are given. You are not the type to give up just because you are
exhausted or you suddenly feel lazy. You do not quit until you have completed what
you have started.

As an employee or worker, your main concern is to perform your core functions,

or the tasks and duties that are in your job description. Therefore, that is the first thing
that you should focus on. It doesn’t make a whole lot of sense if you score high in
punctuality and have a perfect attendance record, but you’re only churning out what is
needed, instead of producing great work.

 Do quality work. Employers want employees who care about the quality
of the work that they churn out, going a step above and beyond the
minimum of expectations with regard to the quality of their work. An
employee who is committed to quality in his own work is an employee
worth keeping because, at the end of the day, his work will form part of
the overall quality of the output of the organization.
 Be organized. A disorganized employee is seen as someone who may
have trouble meeting deadlines and producing quality work. It’s similar
to how your personality is often judged by your personal hygiene. If you
have dirty nails or unkempt hair, you’d be immediately judged –
especially by those you are meeting for the first time – to have problems
keeping things together. It’s the same thing if you are disorganized, say,
 in how you maintain your work area. If you are working with tools and
machines, leaving them lying around may even result to accidents and
injuries. Being organized shows how you are able to prioritize, and will
also provide an indication of how you can contribute to the achievement
of the goals and objectives of the company.
 Be consistent. You have to continue working at your peak, getting the
best results, even when no one is watching. Some employees, in their
desire to impress their bosses, will only visibly put in more work if they
know they are being watched. This is not how you demonstrate a strong
work ethic. On the contrary, it will only paint you as pretentious, which is
one of the worst things that can taint your work ethic.

It is “do, not say”, and “act, not tell”. At the end of the day, it is your output and
your work that will speak the loudest volume about your work ethic. Show great results,
and you’ll be seen as someone with a great work ethic.

5. Always show respect

Respectfulness is, sadly, becoming more of a rare commodity these days. But
it remains to be one of the traits that supervisors are looking for to indicate whether an
employee has a strong work ethic or not.

Using proper etiquette is basic for humans, which is why it is valued greatly in
the workplace. Even a slightest shift away from proper etiquette can potentially destroy
a relationship that has been cultivated and nurtured for a very long time.

What if you are under too much pressure? Does that not give you a bit of a
leeway, so you can use it as an excuse to be rude or let your temper fly?

In the workplace, there should be no excuse to be disrespectful to other people,

whether it is with a peer or a subordinate. Tight deadlines? Impossible demands from
impossible clients? They’re part and parcel of a regular “day at the workplace”.
Therefore, you should not let your temper get the better of you.

 Stay calm and poised. Good and rational decisions are harder to come
by if anger is clouding your judgment. If you show that you are frazzled,
 this will also fluster the others, and soon you’ll be dealing with a roomful
of panicking and co-workers.
 Be diplomatic. Choose your words carefully, and be careful not to
offend others. Even a misplaced word here and there can potentially lead
to a blowout, which you’d definitely want to avoid as much as possible.

 Listen to others’ opinions. Even if you might not 100% agree with them
in the end, giving them time to voice out their opinions and listening to
them is already a sign of respect. Besides, you may just find solutions in
those opinions.

 Avoid gossiping and harmful talk about, and against, others. Idle
chit-chat is unavoidable at the workplace, but there is a difference
between chatting idly about this and that, and gossiping maliciously
about other people. This can potentially blow up and lead to conflicts and
even bigger problems. Negative talks will definitely affect teamwork if it’s
not avoided.
 Show fair treatment to others. If you are in a supervisory position, you
might not be aware that you are favoring one worker over the others. If
you are dealing with clients, you might be showing a bias toward one
client while acting passively toward others. This inequity is an indication
that you may have a skewed judgment, especially when it comes to
dealing with bigger issues.

Demonstrate grace under pressure, and you can definitely convince your boss that
you have a work ethic strong enough to merit further notice during promotions to higher
positions.

6. Follow the rules

If you can’t follow even one simple rule, such as keeping your work area neat
and orderly, or properly clocking in when you get to work, your boss is likely to take
that as a sign that you’d find it even more difficult to keep the rules that do matter.
How can you show that you are a law-abiding employee?

 Be aware of company policies. There’s bound to be an employee

handbook or company manual that covers policies, rules and regulations
that employees must abide by. Make it a point to read through it and
know the finer points, because you certainly cannot argue ignorance if,
at some point, you are called out for violating a company rule. Making
the effort to learn about these policies and regulations will also put you
in a positive light. Your boss will see this as a sign of commitment on
your part about wanting to do good in your work while sticking to the
rules.
 Follow the dress code. This is another key characteristic of
professionalism. Appearance may not be all that matters in the
workplace, but it DOES matter to a certain extent, regardless of the
actual work that you do. Even laborers and those who are doing manual
labor have a prescribed dress code that they must adhere to, not just for
purposes of safety at the workplace, but also as a member of the
organization. As employees and workers, they are still representatives
of the organization, and if you are able to dress properly, this will reflect
positively to the organization.

7. Work with others

No matter how much you think you are better at working alone, or that you can
provide more and better results if you work by yourself, the very nature of being an
employee of a company means that you are merely one of the cogs in a larger
machine. Therefore, you have to work with the other employees.

 Cooperate. Cooperation is very important. Even if you have personal

differences in opinion with a co-worker, or you do not see eye to eye
about a matter entirely separate from work, you should still be able to
cooperate and work together with him. Set aside those differences, at
least for the time being. Your boss will appreciate you more if you are
able to prove that you can separate the personal from work and still be
able to cooperate with others.
  Socialize. Yes, you read that right. Socialization is also very important.
You can’t be all work and serious talk all the time. Once in a while, you
have to take a step back, relax, and socialize with your co-workers. This
is one way to cultivate your social skills while strengthening your
relationship with the other employees or members of the team.

8. Stay fit and healthy

Believe it or not, being sound and healthy in mind and body also contributes to
your work ethic. Let me explain why.
If you are healthy, you’ll be able to think more clearly, so you can make better
decisions and exercise better judgment when doing your work. Being healthy also
ensures that you won’t have a problem with your attendance record. You’d be able to
report to work on time, and absenteeism won’t be an issue.

In the same manner, if you are fit and healthy, you won’t have problems
socializing with your co-workers. You will also be in a positive mood, so tempers and
frustrations will not get in the way.

Therefore, make it a point to exercise regularly. Eat your meals properly and
maintain a balanced diet. Get out for some air once in a while. If you have vacation
days, make the most of them, so you can rest your mind and body. If you’re the type
to enjoy the great outdoors and commune with nature, make it a point to do that
whenever you have the opportunity to do so. This will refresh and strengthen you for
when you go back to work and carry on with your tasks and responsibilities.

If you think about it, these things are not all that difficult to do. In fact, they are
relatively easy. It is the execution that most people find complicated. Still, it is a fact
that building and maintaining a strong work ethic is not a walk in the park. It takes a
lot for a person to prove that he has one, but if you are committed and dedicated
enough, then you will no doubt be able to convince your bosses that your work ethic
is one of the things that make you an asset of the company.

How to encourage good ethics in a workplace?

 Fair consequences
 Fair treatment
  Recognition
 Communication (be clear and consistent)
 Have office policies
 Transparency
 Trainings
 Have plans of action
 Constructive feedback
Benefits of good ethics in the workplace
 Loyalty
 Desirable work environment
 Produce results
 Build good references
 Good office morale
 Growth and expansion
 Recognition
What are the examples of poor ethics in a workplace?
 Illegal practices
 Stealing
 Ignoring procedures and policies
 Abusing confidentiality agreements
 Falsifying information
 Making decisions for your own personal gain
 Lack of communication
 Withholding information
 Poor customer services
 Gossiping
 Abusing computer privileges
 Ignoring problems
 Blackmail
 Lying
 Bribes
 Taking on roles that are no under you job title
 Being unpunctual; poor attendance
B. Safety in the Workplace

A safe work environment is a productive one. No matter the size or type of the
business, procedures for safety in the workplace are a necessity for all staff. Safety
measures protect employees as well as equipment and business property. Avoiding
or minimizing injuries and damage to equipment and facilities will result in fewer
expenses and more profit for a business.

Here are some tips to help make your workplace safe:

1. Beware of your surroundings
This step requires knowing the common and particular hazard in your
workplace. Once you’ve learned these risks, you are able to keep clear of
potential hazardous situations.
2. Correct posture to protect your back
If you work at a desk, keep your shoulder line with our hips to avoid back
problems. If you’re picking things up, use correct form so you back don’t get hurt.
Avoid stopping and twisting, if possible, always use ergonomic design furniture
and safety equipment so everything you need is within easy reach.
3. Take regular breaks
Taking regular breaks help you stay fresh on the job.
4. Use tools and machine properly
Take proper precaution when using tools and never take shortcuts.
Taking shortcuts is one of the leading causes of injury. Using tools the right way
reduces the chances if risks.
5. Keep emergency exits easily accessible
In case of an emergency, an easy access to the exits is a must. It is also
recommended to keep clear access to equipment shutoffs in case you need to
quickly stop them from functioning.

6. Report unsafe condition to your supervisor

Your supervisor re legally obliged to ensure their employees have a safe
working environment and will take care of unsafe conditions in the workplace.
7. Use mechanical aids whenever possible
 Instead of attempting to carry or lift something, take extra minute to use
a wheelbarrow, conveyor belt, crank or forklift. Common injuries are mostly
because of trying to lift something that weighs too much.
8. Stay sober
When a worker’s ability to exercise judgement, coordination, motor
control, concentration or alertness is comprised, this leads to any number of risks
for workplace injury and fatalities.
9. Reduces workplace stress
Common causes of workplace stress include long hours, heavy
workload, job insecurity and conflicts with co-workers and managers. Take your
concerns about workplace stress to your supervisor and see how they might help
you address them.
10. Wear the correct safety equipment
Depending on the job, you must wear a correct safety equipment to
reduce the risk of workplace injury.

C. Workplace Rights and Responsibilities

The employer and employee’s rights and responsibilities accordingly are to
establish a management system for workplace health and safety. The worker must
first define who is responsible for developing, implementing and enforcing the
legislated and internal standards. To help workplaces understand the legal obligations
and employers, employee is defined as a person employed at a place of employment.
On the other hand, employer is defined as a person who employs one or more
employees, a manager, superintendent, supervisor, overseer, or any person having
authority over another.
1. Equal Work Opportunities for All
The overall policy objectives for the employment discrimination laws we
will be examining is summed up by the phrase equal opportunity. These laws
generally do not aim to create equal outcomes, but rather seek to ensure that all
employees or job applicants have an equal opportunity to engage in the
employment market. In other words, these laws try to level “the playing field” o that
certain classes of people who have been discriminated against in the past are not
subjected to adverse treatment based upon certain characteristics that have
nothing to do with being qualified job applicant or employee.
2. Security of Tenure
Every employee shall be assured security tenure. No employee can be
dismissed from work except for a just or authorized cause, and only after due
process. Without security of tenure, an office-holder may find his or her ability
to carry out their powers, functions and duties restricted by the fear that
whoever disapproves of any of their decisions may be able to easily remove
them from office I revenge. Security f tenure offers protection, by ensuring that
an office-holder cannot be victimized for exercising their powers, functions and
duties. It enables the democratic or constitution methodology through which
and office-holder comes to office not be overturned except in the strictest and
most extreme cases.
3. Work days and work hours work day
Refers to any day during which the employee is regularly required to
work. Hours of work refer to all the time an employee renders actual work, or is
required to be on duty or to be at a prescribed workplace. The normal hours of
work in a day is 8 hours. This includes break or rest period of less than one
hour, but exclude meal period, which shall not be less than one hour. An
employee must be paid his or her wages for all hours worked.
4. Weekly rest day a day-off
24 consecutive hours after 6 days of work should be scheduled by the
employer upon consultation with the workers. Workers are entitled to at least
one day (24 hours) off each week. This can be deferred (but not abandoned) in
particular circumstances: for instances, where there is a high level of seasonal
work, or where round- the-clock working is required. The 24-hour break, or one
48-hour break in each 14-day period. Workers who work more than six hours
per day are entitled to a rest break of not less than 20 minutes, away from their
workstation. Employers must make sure that workers can take their rest break.
Mobile workers are entitled to adequate rest.

5. Wage and wage-related benefits

Wage is the amount paid to an employee in exchange for a task, pieces
of work, or services rendered to an employer. Wage may be fixed for a given
 period, as when it is computed hourly, daily or monthly. It may also be fixed for
a specific task or result. An employer cannot make any deduction from an
employee’s wage except for insurance premium with the consent of the
employee.
6. Payment of wages
Employers must establish a regular pay period and a regular pay day for
employees. An employer has to pay all the wages earned in each pay period,
other than vacation pay that is accruing, no later than the employee’s regular
pay day for the period. Some employees earn commission or “bonuses” based
on sales made in a pay period. In these situations, the employment contract or
the practice of the employer often provide that the commission or bonus is not
“due and owning” or “earned” until some future event has occurred.
5. Employment of children
Minimum employable age is 15 years. A worker below 15 years of age
should be directly under the sole responsibility of parent or guardians; work
does not interfere with child’s schooling/normal development. No person below
18 years of age can be employed in a hazardous undertaking.
6. Safe working condition
Employers must provide workers with every kind of on-the-job protection
against injury, sickness or death through safe and healthful working conditions.
Workplace safety should not be taken lightly with a business. Preventative
measures against accidents and/or workplace-related deaths are key for
fostering a healthy, safe work environment.
7. Right to self-organization and collective bargaining
The right to self-organization is the right of every worker, free of any
interference from the employer or from government, to form or join any
legitimate workers organization, association or union on the first day of his or
her employment.
8. Obey a lawful, reasonable order within the terms of the contract of
employment
The employee must take all reasonable steps to carry out what has been
promised under the contract of employment. Sometimes this is described as
the duty to obey the law and reasonable orders of the employer, which usually
means getting on with the work when there is work to be done and fitting in as
 far as it is reasonable, with the employer’s scheme of operation. If you
employed at will, your employer does not need cause to fire you.
9. Cooperate with the employer
Other things that affect productivity are influenced by positivity or
negativity in the workplace. If the workplace overall attitude is positive,
employees stays with the company longer and are more interested in career
development. On the other hand, if the overall attitude in the workplace is
negative, employees will tend to win small success for themselves at the
expense of cooperating to achieve the goals of the company. They will distract
each other and the manager.
10. Not misuse the confidential information acquired while in service
In today’s increasingly litigious competitive workplace, confidentiality is
important host for reason. Failure to properly secure the confidential information
can lead to loss of business/clients. The disclosure of sensitive employee and
management information can lead to loss of employee’s trust, confidence and
loyalty. This will almost always result in a loss of productivity.

D. Confidentiality in the Workplace

Confidentiality is important for a lot of varied reason. The data pertaining to
requirement, compensation, and management of employees is naturally sensitive. In
the wrong hands, this information could be misused to commit fraud, discrimination
and other violations
Examples of maintaining confidentiality includes:
 Individual files are locked and secured
 Support workers do not tell other people what is a client file unless they have
permission from the client
 Information about the client is not discussed without their consent
 Adult client has the right to keep information about themselves confidential,
which that information is being kept from family friends.
The types of information that is considered confidential can include:
 Name, date of birth, sex, age and address
 Current contact details of family, guardians, etc.
 Bank details
  Medical history/records
 Personal care issues
 Service records and file progress notes
 Individual personal plan
 Assessment or report
 Guardianship order
 Incoming or outgoing personal correspondence
Other information relating to ethnic or racial origin, political opinions, religious
or philosophical beliefs, health or sexual lifestyle should also be considered
confidential.
There are several instances where total confidentiality is either impossible
undesirable or illegal.
These includes:
 Cases where the law requires disclosure of information which will be:
 If the health and/or welfare of a child or young person is at risk. You are
required to contact the Department of Community Services and nifty them of
your concern
 If your client tells you he/she committed a serious crime. You required to notify
your supervisor or the police directly
 When the client needs to be protected from harming themselves (e.g. suicide)
 Where others may need to be protected (I the client has threatened to harm
others or will do so inadvertently)
It is always good practice to tell clients at the beginning of your contact with
them that whatever they will tell you is confidential except in above circumstances.

In writing up case notes, you need to be careful about what you include and
how you write this information up. Always remember the client have the right to see
files and read anything that has been written about them.

When working with their professionals, it is good practice to obtain written

consent of the client before changing information.

Importance of Confidentiality

 One of the most important elements in confidentiality is that it helps to build and
develop trust between the client and the company.
  The major purpose of obtaining a client’s consent before speaking to a third
party such as another agency or family member is to protect the confidentiality
and the privacy of the client.
 It is important to keep your client’s business as just that their business. You
should only discuss matter relating to your client’s business with co-worker and
then only what to be discussed.
 Respect for client’s confidentiality and staff personnel information should be
high priority for all community services to comply with legislation that governs
disclosure of information.
 To ensure confidentiality, workers should only access confidential information
for the work that is covered by their job description and the policies and the
procedure of the organization.

Legislation Governing Confidentiality

 Health Administration Act of 1982

This act covers any information that is provided or recorded within the health
system. Basically, information cannot be disclosed without the consent of the person
whom the information relates or for the purpose of legal proceedings such as court
order or subpoena that allows access to health information of the client.

 The Public Health Act of 1999

This act allows for the disclosure of information without the consent. The most
important confidentiality of this act is the part that deals specifically with HIV/AIDS
related information.

 Health Records and Information Protection Act of 2002

This act is designed to protect of an individual’s health information enable

individuals to gain access to their health information and provide an accessible
framework for resolution for the complaints regarding the handling of health
information.

 Privacy and Personal information Act of 1998

This act consists of internationally privacy principles dealing separately with
collection, storage, use and disclosure of personal information. One of the key
principles to accessibility of information, stipulating that agencies must allow access
to client’s personal information without reasonable delay and expenses, when it is
requested.
 Crimes Act of 1900 (NSW)
There is an obligation for people who have information about serious personal
offense to notify the police

E. Effective Conflict Resolution and Teamwork Skills

When a work group begins to work as a team, productivity and efficiency are
increased. Teams not only improve their work output; they also develop the ability to
police themselves and resolve internal team conflicts. A team leader who understands
the various elements of teamwork that assist in conflict resolution can better prepare
the team to take care of issues as they arise and maintain group productivity.
Equality

Equality in a team means that the team develops methods for delegating
responsibility and performing work tasks that are equally effective for all team
members. It prevents team members from feeling alienated from the rest of the group
and helps to build a strong sense of team purpose. Encouraging a uniform distribution
of responsibility within a team helps prevent conflict. If conflict happens because one
or more team members feel that they are not being allowed to contribute, then
analyzing the team methods for work distribution and task accomplishment helps
resolve the issue.

Respect for Hierarchy

A team develops its own hierarchy, designed to keep the group running
smoothly and effectively. But conflict can arise when some members of the group feel
that it would be better served if their ideas were more prominent in the team decision-
making process. The team needs to respect the group hierarchy to maintain
productivity. The one thing that can degrade the hierarchy is ineffective leadership.
This is where strong team conflict resolution policies come into place. The team needs
to have a way of addressing and replacing weak leadership. A process that includes
re-examining the hierarchy and a majority vote to make changes can be one way of
resolving this sort of team conflict. A majority vote prevents the vocal minority from
assuming control.
Support and Feedback

A team develops its own way of supporting members and providing pertinent
feedback. Without team members supporting each other and offering necessary
feedback on work performance, the group has no way of improving its productivity.
Conflict can arise when group members do not communicate with each other and
individuals do not know if their performance within the group is acceptable and
productive. Avoid conflict by having weekly staff meetings where members can
discuss work performance and help each other resolve workplace issues.

Diversity

Diversity can cause conflicts among team members. Intolerance of diverse

backgrounds can cause internal conflict, and those kinds of conflicts are resolved by
developing an understanding for each other or by dismissing the intolerant parties. But
one aspect of diversity that can create conflict is a feeling of inadequacy. Team
members with more experience or that have a strong understanding of their job duties
can make other group members feel inadequate. Team leaders can dilute this sort of
conflict by not using the same team members for important group tasks. When each
team member sees his value in a diverse team setting, you can lower the chances of
conflict.

F. Work Immersion Rules and Regulations

Work Immersion Program

 DOLE issued Labor Advisory 08, Series of 2016, Protection of Senior High
School Students on K to 12 Work Immersion Program.
 The work immersion may be schedule for no more than 8 cumulative or
consecutive hours per day. All applicable safety guidelines of TESDA and
DOLE relevant to the basic education shall apply.
 Work immersion shall not be considered as an employment arrangement.
 Conditions for Work Immersion
 The following conditions shall be observed for SHS
 work immersion shall be allowed only between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM;
 For students below 15 years old, work immersion shall not be longer than
4hours in any given day, with parental consent;
  Work immersion shall in no case result to the replacement of or diminution of
benefits of the workers in the partner enterprise/company.

Hazardous Activities and Industries

 DOLE Department Order No. 149, Series of 2016, entitled "Guidelines in

Assessing and Determining Hazardous Work in the Employment of Persons
Below 18 Years of Age" which details hazardous work and activities by
Occupational Classification and Industrial Classification.
 Pursuant to Republic Act No. 9231, entitled, "An Act Providing for the
Elimination of the Worst Forms of Child Labor and Affording Stronger Protection
for the Working Child otherwise known as "Special Protection of Children
Against Child Abuse, Exploitation, and Discrimination Act". Hazardous Work
and Activities Industrial Classification SHS students regardless of age shall not
be allowed for work immersion in the following work and activities under each
industrial classification considered hazardous by DOLE:

Mining and Quarrying

This includes extraction of minerals occurring naturally as: solids (coals and ores),
liquid (petroleum), or gases (natural gas). Extraction can be achieved by different
methods such as: underground or surface mining, wall operation or seabed mining.
Construction

This includes general construction and specialized construction activities for buildings
and civil engineering works which includes: new work, repair, additions and alterations,
erection of prefabricated buildings or structures on the site, and construction of a
temporary nature.

Transportation and Storage

This includes provision of passenger or freight transport, whether scheduled or not,

by: rail, road, water, or air and associated activities such as terminal and parking
facilities, cargo handling and storage. Also included are the renting of transport
equipment with driver or operator, and postal and courier activities.
Water Supply and Waste Management

This includes activities related to management of forms of waste, such as: solid or
non-solid industrial or household waste, as well as contaminated sites.

Forestry and Logging

This includes the production of roundwood for the forest-based manufacturing

industries as well as the extraction and gathering of wild growing non-wood forest
products.

Fishing and Aquaculture

This includes capture of fishery and aquaculture. Covering the use of fishery resources
from marine, brackish or freshwater environments, with the goal of capturing or
gathering fish, crustaceans, mollusks and other marine organisms and products.

Hunting and Trapping

This includes hunting and trapping on a commercial basis, taking of animals (dead or
alive) for: food, fur, skin, or for use in research, in zoos or as pets or production of fur
skins, reptile, or bird skins from hunting or trapping activities.

Security and Investigation

This includes security-related services such as investigation and detective services;

guard and patrol services; or picking up and delivering money, receipts, or other
valuable items with personnel and equipment to protect such properties while in
transit.

Manufacturing

 alcoholic beverages,
 tobacco,
 pyrotechnics,
 rubber and plastic products,
 chemical products,
 basic metals, and
 weapons and ammunitions.
Hazardous Work and Activities Occupational Classifications students regardless of
age shall not be allowed for work immersion in the following work and activities under
each occupational classification considered hazardous by DOLE:

Farmers and other Plant Growers

 Preparatory activities;
 Tending activities;
 Harvesting activities; and
 Post-harvesting activities

Animal Producers

 Rearing activities;
 Harvesting activities;
 Post-harvesting activities; and
 Work in slaughterhouse or abattoirs.

Sales and Services Elementary Occupations

 Use of dangerous power tools;

 Exposure to hazardous materials;
 Exposure to extreme environments;
 Exposure to verbal or physical abuse;
 Lifting of heavy loads
 Selling of items prohibited to minors; and
 Delivery service-related tasks

Physical Science, Life Science, and Health Associate Professionals

 Operating radiation emitting machines;

 Processing human/animal body fluids; and
 Child as human sample in experiments.

Personal and Protective Service Workers

 Travel related tasks in dangerous activities;

 Personal care of sick persons and adults;
 Housekeeping-related tasks;
 Restaurant service-related tasks;
  Preparing and serving alcoholic beverages;
 Exposure to sexual abuse; and
 Funeral services.

Customer Service Clerks

 Sales and technical support services; and

 Work in gambling facilities.

Craft and Trade Workers

 Operation of high-power machinery;

 Lifting heavy loads;
 Exposure to hazardous materials and environments; and
 Tasks related to textile and garments.

G. Terms and Condition of the Memorandum of Agreements

MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR WORK IMMERSION PARTNERSHIP

MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR WORK IMMERSION PARTNERSHIP

This Memorandum of Agreement is entered into this 6th of November, 2019 in Bayugan
City, by and between:

The BAYUGAN NATIONAL COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL, with School

Identification Number 304707, a public high school, with principal address at NARRA
AVENUE, POBLACION, BAYUGAN CITY, represented in this Agreement by its
SCHOOL PRINCIPAL, MINDA I. TEPOSO, Filipino, of legal age, and hereinafter
referred to as the SCHOOL;

-and-

BAYUGAN CITY DOCTOR’S HOSPITAL, a duly registered CORPORATION

operating under the laws of the Philippines, with principal address at NATIONAL
HIGHWAY, MAYGATASAN, BAYUGAN CITY, represented in this Agreement by its
HOSPITAL DIRECTOR, DR. FELICIDAD M. BASCUG, Filipino, of legal age, and
hereinafter referred to as the “COMPANY”.
 WITNESSETH:

WHEREAS, the Department of Education of the Philippines, hereinafter referred to as

"DepEd", is the primary government instrumentality mandated to formulate,
implement, and coordinate policies, plans, programs, and projects in the areas of
formal and nonformal basic education; supervise all elementary and secondary
education institutions, including alternative learning systems, both public and private;
and provide for the establishment and maintenance of a complete, adequate, and
integrated system of basic education relevant to the goals of national development;

WHEREAS, DepEd has introduced the K to 12 basic education reform program that
includes Senior High School, hereinafter referred to as "SHS", with the major objective
of ensuring that graduates of basic education are ready for employment,
entrepreneurship, and higher learning;

WHEREAS, the SHS curriculum be customized at the local levels to take into
consideration the needs of local industries and the labor market;

WHEREAS, DepEd believes that for the effective delivery of SHS instruction, there is
a need for school-industry partnerships that will provide the school the necessary
expertise and venue for practical, on-the-job, enterprise-based training for SHS
learners;

WHEREAS, DepEd will start full Implementation of SHS in School Year 2016-2017;

WHEREAS, the BAYUGAN NATIONAL COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL is

among those that will offer SHS to students in the community to carry out DepEd's
objectives for SHS as spelled out above;

WHEREAS, to achieve this objective, the BAYUGAN NATIONAL COMPREHENSIVE

HIGH SCHOOL needs to enter into a Work Immersion Partnership with the BAYUGAN
CITY DOCTOR’S HOSPITAL;
WHEREAS, the BAYUGAN CITY DOCTOR’S HOSPITAL operates in the area where
the School is located and has offices, facilities, project sites, and expertise that it can
make available to the School for purposes of student Work Immersion;

WHEREAS, the BAYUGAN CITY DOCTOR’S HOSPITAL considers going into a Work
Immersion partnership with the School as part of its mission to create a positive impact
on the community, especially the young people;

WHEREAS, the BAYUGAN CITY DOCTOR’S HOSPITAL may avail itself of the
revenue regulation no. 10 s. 2003 implementing the tax incentives provision of R.A.
8525 otherwise known as the Adopt-A-School Act of 1998;

WHEREAS, the BAYUGAN NATIONAL COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL and the

BAYUGAN CITY DOCTOR’S HOSPITAL, hereinafter collectively referred to as "the
PARTIES", undertake to collaborate for the successful implementation of the SHS in
Bayugan City cognizant of the need for special protection of the child and with the best
interest of the SHS learner at heart;

NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the foregoing premises, the PARTIES
hereby agree as follows:

DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK IMMERSION PROGRAM

With the passage of the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013 or Republic Act 10533,
DepEd was tasked to implement the K to 12 Program, essentially adding two (2) years
of specialization within the Basic Educational System;

DepEd designed the implementation of RA 10533 within the framework of increased

community involvement in the learner's experience;

With this premise, DepEd offers venues for various stakeholders to participate in the
implementation of RA 10533 and, the same offer, accepted by the PARTIES herein;
The Work Immersion Program is one of the course requirements for graduation. A
SHS student has to undergo Work Immersion in a business organization or
establishment with work requirements related to the specialization. Through Work
Immersion, the students are exposed to and are familiarized with the work-related
environment related to their field of specialization. Specifically, the students are able
to:

1. Appreciate the importance and application of the principles and theories

learned in school.
2. Enhance their technical knowledge and skills.
3. Enrich their skills in communications and human relations.
4. Develop good work habits, attitudes, appreciation, and respect for work.

I. OBJECTIVES OF THE WORK IMMERSION PARTNERSHIP

The Work Immersion Partnership has the following objectives:

1. To supplement the formal curriculum of the SHS program with special inputs coming
from the BAYUGAN CITY DOCTOR’S HOSPITAL experts and practitioners in order
to make the SHS program aligned and consistent with work standards.
2. To develop in the students of the SHS program the knowledge and skills that are
relevant to the needs of the job market in the area.
3. To provide SHS students relevant learning experiences by exposing them to the
actual workplace setting.
4. To form Work Immersion Partnership between the BAYUGAN NATIONAL
COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL and the BAYUGAN CITY DOCTOR’S
HOSPITAL, allowing the students, faculty, and staff of the schools concerned the
use of and access to the BAYUGAN CITY DOCTOR’S HOSPITAL workplace and
equipment as part of their Work Immersion Program.
II. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PARTIES

A. Joint Responsibilities

Both the BAYUGAN NATIONAL COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL and the

BAYUGAN CITY DOCTOR’S HOSPITAL shall:

1. Create a joint working group that will prepare the action plan to operationalize the
partnership.
2. Form a joint steering committee to monitor the progress of the partnership and to
make sure that the provisions of this Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) are met.
3. Adhere to all laws, memoranda and circulars especially those pertaining to child
protection as provided for in the Guidelines for Work Immersion (Guidelines).
4. Develop the students' Work Immersion module specifying goals and objectives,
desired outcomes of the program and how these outcomes will be achieved, also
noting the specific knowledge, skills, attitudes and competencies that the student
should acquire after completing the program. (See Annex A and Annex C of the
Guidelines.)
5. Develop a Work Immersion Daily Schedule of Activities that will be followed by the
students during the whole duration of the Work Immersion Program. (See Annex C
of the Guidelines.)
6. Formulate local school Work Immersion policies and guidelines on selection,
placement, monitoring, and assessment of students (immersion participants), in
order to ensure that each student is assigned to an Immersion partner matched to
his/her desired track, qualifications, and aptitude.

B. Responsibilities of the School

The BAYUGAN NATIONAL COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL shall:

1. Identify and indicate the SHS track/s, strand/s, and/or specialization/s which will be
the subject of the partnership.
2. Make the needed adjustments to contextualize the SHS subjects based on inputs
coming from the BAYUGAN CITY DOCTOR’S HOSPITAL.
3. Designate a person who will be in charge of coordinating with the BAYUGAN CITY
DOCTOR’S HOSPITAL and supervising the activities of the students for the
duration of the Work Immersion Program.
4. Provide insurance coverage for learners during the Work Immersion program.
5. Continue to exercise its Special Parental Authority under the Family Code over the
Senior High School student under immersion in the premises of the partner.
6. Monitor each student's progress throughout the duration of the entire work
immersion program so as to make sure that the tasks assigned to each student are
meaningful, challenging, and applicable to his/her particular programs and are able
to maximize the quality of the learning experience.
7. Provide the BAYUGAN CITY DOCTOR’S HOSPITAL an evaluation tool for the
students' immersion performance.
8. Issue a final grade to the student upon completion of the requirements within a
prescribed period.
9. Ensure that the student will adhere to the nondisclosure policies of the BAYUGAN
CITY DOCTOR’S HOSPITAL as agreed to by the BAYUGAN NATIONAL
COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL.
10. Provide signed consent forms from the parents as applicable.
11. Provide the BAYUGAN CITY DOCTOR’S HOSPITAL a Certificate of Participation
in the SHS program for whatever purpose it may serve.
12. Execute a deed of acceptance as a way of recognizing and acknowledging the
donation/s received from the BAYUGAN CITY DOCTOR’S HOSPITAL

C. The BAYUGAN CITY DOCTOR’S HOSPITAL shall:

1. Assign a competent Immersion Coordinator from the BAYUGAN CITY DOCTOR’S

HOSPITAL to liaise with the School and supervise the students without prejudice to
the special parental authority of the school, its administrators and teachers for the
duration of the work immersion program so as to ensure efficient implementation of
all stages of the program
2. Provide inputs into the curriculum through the discussions or workshops that DepEd
will organize.
3. Lend its expertise by making available its resident resource persons to provide
training to the students.
4. Allow the students to be deployed to the different sections/departments/project sites
of the BAYUGAN CITY DOCTOR’S HOSPITAL based on the Work Immersion Daily
Schedule of Activities.
5. Agree to the required number of hours of the immersion program set under the
DepEd SHS curriculum. (See Annex A of the Guidelines.)
6. Provide immersion opportunities for __ students for 2019-2020.
7. Provide students with an orientation about the BAYUGAN CITY DOCTOR’S
HOSPITAL, its line of business, and the work its employees do, and expose them
to the various stakeholders of the community in which the BAYUGAN CITY
DOCTOR’S HOSPITAL operates for the students to get a holistic understanding of
its business.
8. Similarly ensure that students undergo training related to their course, and provide
the students with work or activities based on the activities listed in the prescribed
template for the Immersion Program of Activities (Annex C of the Guidelines).
9. Make its workplace and facilities available to students and teachers, and shall
similarly take all necessary action to ensure the safety of students within their areas
of operation at all times, which shall include, but shall not be limited to, the provision
for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), if applicable. Ensure that the students will
not be exposed to hazardous materials and working environment throughout the
duration of the immersion.
10. Evaluate students' performance in the Immersion venue by accomplishing
provided evaluation tool.
11. Issue a Certificate of Completion to the student trainees upon satisfactory
compliance with all requirements of the program.
12. Execute a deed of donation in favor of DepEd for the completed Work Immersion
Partnership.
13. Submit to the Adopt-A-School Program Secretariat all pertinent documents in
support of the amount specified/claimed for the tax exemption application of the
BAYUGAN CITY DOCTOR’S HOSPITAL

III. EFFECTIVITY

This agreement shall hold for the duration of the 2019 - 2020 Academic School
Year and is renewable every year. The BAYUGAN CITY DOCTOR’S HOSPITAL and
the BAYUGAN NATIONAL COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL shall submit their
intention for renewal of this agreement through formal notice within thirty (30) days
before the expiration of this Agreement.
The BAYUGAN CITY DOCTOR’S HOSPITAL and the BAYUGAN NATIONAL
COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL reserve their respective rights to terminate their
participation in the agreement through formal notice within thirty (30) days before the
effectivity of the termination. Both parties shall turn over all deliverables agreed thereto
in the Work Immersion Program. Termination shall be subject to the mutual agreement
between the parties.
A material breach of the Work Immersion Guidelines and/or this MOA shall
constitute a ground for termination of the MOA, in whole or in part, by the aggrieved
party, without prejudice to other legal remedies.

IV. LIABILITY

The school, its administrator, and teachers exercising authority and supervision
over the Senior High School Student undergoing immersion in the premises of the
partner may be held accountable for the student's acts.
Each party shall answer for losses and damages arising from any accident, act,
or omission directly attributable to its fault or negligence, which may cause death or
bodily Injury to any persons, or loss or damage to property, by or on account of the
performance of the respective obligations by the parties pursuant to this Agreement.
Such responsibility shall continue to remain that of the responsible party's even after
the termination of this agreement, if such losses and damages were incurred during
the effectivity of this agreement.
DepEd shall not be liable for opportunity losses of the BAYUGAN CITY
DOCTOR’S HOSPITAL during the duration and after the termination of this
agreement.

V. NONDISCLOSURE PROVISION

It is expressly understood by DepEd and the students that all information on

technology, manufacturing process, process standards, quality assurance
methodologies, quality standards, production capabilities, raw material purchasing,
marketing, finance, and all other related documents, manuals, and operational and
technical matters that the BAYUGAN CITY DOCTOR’S HOSPITAL shall make
available to them shall be used for the sole purpose of student training. All of these
matters are classified as confidential in nature and proprietary to the BAYUGAN CITY
DOCTOR’S HOSPITAL, and thereby each student hereby undertakes to prevent
transfer of such information by any of its members to any party outside of the
BAYUGAN CITY DOCTOR’S HOSPITAL.

VI. OWNERSHIP OF OUTPUT AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Intellectual properties developed by the student as part of his or her regular

Work Immersion duties in the BAYUGAN CITY DOCTOR’S HOSPITAL and their
corresponding copyrights and/or patents shall belong to the BAYUGAN CITY
DOCTOR’S HOSPITAL
Intellectual properties developed by the student outside of his or her regular
Work Immersion duties in the BAYUGAN CITY DOCTOR’S HOSPITAL and their
corresponding copyrights and/or patents shall belong to the student, even if the
student used the time, facilities, materials of the BAYUGAN CITY DOCTOR’S
HOSPITAL, unless otherwise stipulated in a separate agreement between the student
and his or her parent or guardian and the BAYUGAN CITY DOCTOR’S HOSPITAL
The above provisions shall apply in proportion to the intellectual properties
developed by the student in case intellectual property is jointly developed by the
student with an employee or personnel of the BAYUGAN CITY DOCTOR’S
HOSPITAL, unless otherwise stipulated in a separate agreement between the student
and his or her parent or guardian and the BAYUGAN CITY DOCTOR’S HOSPITAL

VII. OTHER PROVISIONS

It is expressly understood by the PARTIES that the BAYUGAN CITY
DOCTOR’S HOSPITAL is not obliged to pay wage or salary since no employer-
employee relationship exists between them. However, the BAYUGAN CITY
DOCTOR’S HOSPITAL is not precluded from providing the student with any monetary
or financial assistance in the form of transportation fee, food allowance, etc.
In determining the existence of an employer-employee relationship, the
following elements are considered: (l) the power to hire; (2) the payment of wages; (3)
the power to dismiss; and (4) the power to control the employee's conduct, with the
control test generally assuming primacy in the overall consideration.
No employer-employee relationship exists between the student and the partner
in Work Immersion if all the following criteria are met:
1. The training, even though it includes actual operation of the employer's
facilities, is similar to training provided in an educational program.
2. The training is for the benefit of the student.
3. The student does not displace regular employees, and works under close
supervision.
4. The students are not entitled to a job at the conclusion of the training period
and are free to take jobs elsewhere in the same field.
5. Any clinical training is performed under the supervision and direction of
people who are knowledgeable and experienced in the activity.
6. The training is general, and qualifies the student to work in any similar
business. It is not designed specifically for a job with the employer that offers
the program.
7. The screening process for the Immersion Program is not the same as that
for employment, and does not appear to be for that purpose. The screening
only uses criteria relevant for admission to an independent educational
program.
8. Advertisements, posting, or solicitations for the program clearly discuss
education or training, rather than employment, although employers may
indicate that qualified graduates may be considered for employment.
FOR THE SCHOOL: FOR THE COMPANY

MINDA I. TEPOSO DR. FELICIDAD M. BASCUG

School Principal Hospital Director

WITNESSED BY:

CATALINO D. PALER EDEN V. BASCUG

Senior High School Coordinator Human Resource
Officer
PRE-IMMERSION ACTIVITIES

(REFLECTION)
REFLECTION

A. Work ethics

ACT RIGHT TO BE BRIGHT

Values and ethics are a part of our everyday lives. We wake up to these values
and beliefs each day as they are the “rules” that govern us. Ethics is not just about
morality: it is a complex dimension of personal and corporate life that can lead to higher
performance by both business and society. All of us, especially those in the business
world, need to make immediate decisions. The choices we make need to be driven by
our ethics.

We were able to explore the standard ethical principles that I have learned from
religions, work, family, role models, experiences, school and professional
organizations, pick the most applicable ones, refine and polish them according to my
conscience. But we can still point to several specific instances if poor ethic where we
clearly made the wrong call.

Individual experiences of values and beliefs stem from the personal point of
view, a cultural perspective all the way to an organization perception. Morals also
relate to values and beliefs in that they help us determine what is right and wrong and
how we as individuals should have.

Creating a personal code of ethics is essential to clarify ethical thought, make

us more aware of common ethical challenges and useful distinctions, to teach skills
for dealing with them, and to apply the skills and improve ethical behavior. We were
able to see many aspects of our own life that we could reexamine in light of our own
personal ethics. The work immersion helped us recalibrate our moral compass. It has
helped us construct and confront those what-if situations, and to develop a framework
for approaching real ethical dilemmas. It helped us evaluate our own personal value
systems, both religious and secular, as well as the worthiness of role models. By
integrating the code of ethics in our personal life and thinking, we have the same
ingrained in our way of thinking.

I personally collected a lot of comprehensions during the work immersion. At

first, I was so innocent of everything that is happening around me. I have observed
how the medical technologist assist their parents whether it is a child or an adult, I got
amazed of how patient they are and I have felt how committed they are to their job.
Even though they are already tired and weary, still they give their patients the best
care they deserve. Days passed, those ethics I have acquired through learning and
observing them made me a better person not just in the workplace but also at home. I
got used of helping the elderly whenever they need assistance and a lot more.

Moreover, being an ethical employee did not only develop my physical

performance but it also enhanced my emotional heath that increased my value to the
people and things that surrounds me. Therefore, work ethics should be treasured and
kept in mind of not every employee but to each and every individual who wants a better
future. For ethics is the key in unlocking your abilities and skills with the society that
needs a help and improvement.

B. Safety in the Workplace

IN UNITY, WE LIVE SAFELY AND PEACEFULLY

Safety is a positive value – safety practices prevent injuries, save lives, and
improve productivity and outcomes. The purpose of a strong safety culture is to have
administrators, faculty and staff who care deeply about safety, who have a firm
knowledge of safety, who teach safety to their students, and who promote safety
through their leadership. An effective culture is necessary, not only to protect
employees and students, but also to protect the business integrity and institutional
reputation.

The safety culture of an institution is a reflection of the actions, attitudes and

behaviors of its members concerning safety. Attitudes and behaviors regarding safety
can change when there is consistent communication at all levels to not only reflect that
safety is important, but it is a priority. The purpose in defining a safety culture is to aid.

Safety in the workplace is all about recognizing the possible chaos, risk and
preventing it to become big. Safety in the workplace is a necessity in a big or small
structure because it plays a vital role in the environment especially from those people
who have anxiety disorders, etc. According to the latest survey, 67% of individuals
suffer from stress. As a citizen and employee, we must perform our actions right and
gradually vanish every problems and stress that we might cause. For being safely
secured in the place prevents harm and danger to every living thing around you. When
communicating, carefully choose the words that pop out in your mind. Think about
these questions first, “will it hurt his/her feelings?”, “is it offensive?”, “will it give her
benefits?”, etc. In this way, it well helps you build a stronger communication not just in
the office but to the society.

In addition, safety in the workplace dies not only talk about how we compose
ourselves with others. We must also know the safety measures and instructions when
accident will happen. As an employer, it is your responsibility to maintain a safe and
healthy workplace. A safety and healthy management system, or safety program, can
help you focus to your efforts at improving your work environment. Whatever you call
it, your plan describes what the people in your organization do to prevent injuries and
illnesses at your workplace.

Moreover, for us to lessen chaos and danger let us first build our own unique
system, reflects our actions, know the hazards and how we manage safely in our
surroundings and be a responsible worker.

C. Workplace Rights and Responsibilities

Since we were still kids, our parents already taught us simple and small ways
to help in how to do house chores and how to manage them as your own. These small
ways gradually become bigger and changed as our own responsibilities done
initiatively. As time passed by, small responsibilities become bugger accountabilities.
The things we acquired in the house were upgraded and developed and applied to
more complicated things in the institution that we are engaged.

Before entering into the real world such as being involved in the office works
and be a responsible employee, we must first open our eyes to the rights and
responsibilities as a worker. Simply having and developing comprehensions and
understanding those concepts increases your ability and skills for it affects your moral
ethics. They are not just simple instructions that should strictly be followed just
because it is needed but it is for the own well of both the employee and to his client.
Hence, it is the road to the good relationship built between the company and his
people.

Workers have a right to be consulted in the workplace when decisions are made
regarding their health and safety. Workers also have a right to be represented for their
views on any health and safety issues in the workplace. As a worker, you are
responsible for understanding the conditions of your employment. This includes
knowing your rate pay, working hours and entitlements to break and leave working in
a way that is not harmful to the health and safety of yourself or others knowing what
to do if you think your employer is not meeting their responsibilities. Workers should
know their limitations and rights. They must be patient in dealing with their costumers
and treat them as their superior because they are their living keys in unlocking the
doors for the road to success.

Make sure you understand the conditions of your employment. This includes
your rate pay, working hours, and your entitlements for breaks, leave and public
holidays. You should know your rights in regards to discrimination and bullying, and
now what to do if your experience or witness this in your workplace. You also need to
know the health and safety requirements of your workplace and know how to maintain
a safe environment for yourself and others. You also need to have access to all the
appropriate safety gear and equipment and know what to do in the event of an
accident. Lastly, know where to get help on workplace health and safety issues
relevant to your state of territory.

In short, employees and staff of every association should act properly as a

worker, as teacher, as a savior and lastly, as a person to each and every one in need,
applying his roles and responsibilities in life. Thus, smearing this context will guide
them through the gorge of darkness with courage.

D. Confidentiality in the Workplace

THINK BEFORE YOU UNLOCK
They say some things should remain a secret. Secrets can put unnecessary
tension unto a person. It would be better to be unburned by secrets. In this world, this
kind of concept is very applicable since finding a trustworthy person nowadays they
say is rare. So, if you find one, keep him.
 The world “confidentiality” has both casual and legal meanings in the workplace
and will have different meanings throughout your professional career. In some
instances, confidentiality refers to not discussing internal goings-on with co-workers.
In other instances, it refers to not sharing trade secrets and other company information
with competitors, the press or anyone outside of your company.
During your time in the workplace, you’’ have access to information your
employer doesn’t want made public or revealed inside the company. This can include
salaries, employee perks, client list, trade secrets, sales numbers, costumer
information, and news about pending terminations, reason for a firing, phone codes or
computer passwords. You may not divulge this information while you are working for
an employer or after you leave. In some instances, you will be asked to sign a
confidentiality agreement requiring you to keep company secrets after you leave an
employer. Some companies might offer to hire you specifically because they want you
to bring inside information about your former employer they can use. Even if you don’t
sign a confidentiality agreement, sensitive information you have might be protected
under state or federal laws.
Information you can’t share outside of a business might include customer lists,
production processes, recipes, patents, financial information, research, website traffic
statistics and computer and building security information. Companies that collect data
on customers cannot share this information with other companies unless it informs
costumers in advance, such as when business share email lists. Personnel information
is confidential, and information in an employee’s file, such as social security number,
salary, health records, disciplinary actions and termination reason can’t be discussed
with other employees. Most of this information can’t be discussed with potential
employees who call for a reference. Divulging inside information can damage your
former employer, allowing them to sue you to recover those damage. We must be
committed in our work to create a better working environment.

E. Effective Conflict Resolution and Teamwork Skills

Chaos cannot be easily avoided in this world full of envious and jealousy kind
of temptations. They are the main root of conflict between two or more persons.
Although, this kind of thing cannot be avoided but the good thing is it can be lessened
and stopped. One way of preventing this kind of situation is to know dig deeper about
effective conflict skills and work with your team and build a stronger connection.
Conflict is a natural occurrence, particularly in the workplace when multiple
employees work together. The varying backgrounds and opinions of employees often
lead to different conclusions or ideas on how to handle work projects. While some
people choose to avoid conflict, others employ conflict management skills to resolve
the situation. Training employees and yourself on conflict management provides
beneficial skills for the workplace.
It is important to emphasize that dealing with conflicts early is usually easier,
because positions are not so entrenched, others are less likely to have started to take
sides, and the negative emotions are not so extreme. The best way to address a
conflict in its early stages is through negotiation between the participants.
To avoid conflict and to have to be united as one, there should be someone
who will lead and work as a team. When a work group begins to work as a team,
productivity and efficiency are increased. Teams not only improve their work output;
they also develop the ability to police themselves ad resolve internal team conflicts. A
team leader who understands the various elements of teamwork that assist in conflict
resolution can better prepare the team to take care of issues as they arise and maintain
group activity. There must be a person who all act as a leader that is agreed by
everyone for he will lead and manage his team in order. On the other hand, even
though you are just simply part of the team, it does not mean that you are no longer
needed to lead but, you should act as a righteous piece of because a leader is useless
without his people. Do not let jealousy invade your heart for it will just lead to nothing
but chaos and understanding. Widen your horizon about things and be grateful of what
you have become. Moreover, being connected with your team can lead you to success
and give countless good outcomes with your company but there is also time that leader
is not needed, you just have to act right and perform right.
Using conflict resolution strategies in the workplace will help maintain a healthy
work environment. Conflict resolution requires specific leadership skills, problem
solving abilities and decision-making skills. If conflict doesn’t arise, remember to
always live as just person and do your responsibilities right.
F. Work Immersion Rules and Regulations
Rules refer to set guidelines which have been put in place in different countries
and communities and have been accepted by all. The process of setting of rules aims
to craft the rules in to be in line with some desired results.
All rules and regulations have the same purpose, which they try to protect the
lives of individuals and bring a good relationship. These rules guide a person what is
right to do and to what extent.
Our heart and mind are already exposed to the different rules and regulations
featured to us by our parents. These rules and regulations act as our limit in a specific
area and served as our guide in the present days.
Since we are no longer kid, complex things were slowly introduced that made
our minds develop and enhanced since we need to cope up fast and fit in to be able
to survive the changes. Such scenarios as these are the same that happens in our
workplace. For us to survive, we must first to be knowledgeable of the things and
actions that we should do and should not do. Since they are the first step of our
everyday challenge with certain company. It is a test of how dedicated and committed
we are with our work. Though, this concept is very challenging and tempting to break,
it gives the students a lot of lecture that they can apply in their real-life situations, which
will then serve as their key to success
In additional, the republic act implemented by DepEd is a comprehensive one
for the staffs and students followed the rules that cracked a lot of good results and
realization form both sides. Rules are very important in almost all the activities in our
day to day life. I just imagine a country with no rules and regulations. Such a country
might not be able to function in any way. As time goes, there is need to change some
rules so as to fit to the present.
Rules and regulations in the workplace were made for peace and unity and for
self-discipline of everyone working in the institution. It defines how they are loyal to
their people and how they are dedicated to their job.

G. Terms and Condition of the Memorandum of Agreements

K to 12 curriculum has its key feature which is the Work Immersion. It is

developed in order to bring forth a hands-on experience for the learners in their chosen
fields or work venues. It is exemplified by a practical application of the student’s
learning and knowledge from the class. Since the Department of Education of the
Philippines or DepEd is the primary government instrumental mandated to formulate,
implement and coordinate policies, plans, programs and projects in the secondary
education institutions, including alternative learning system, both private and public
and provide for the establishment and maintenance of a complete, adequate and
integrated system of basic education relevant to the goals of national development,
they are also the one to mandate terms and conditions of the memorandum of
agreements on the work immersion subject and its activities to be done.

The MOA is legally binding document that binds both the partner institutions in
the local government agencies and the schools with their agreed terms and conditions,
in order to successfully operate the program. It is also characterized by the safety and
guidelines of the work immersion that needs to agree to: The MOA states that the
DepEd shall not be liable for the opportunity loses of the NGO during the duration and
after the termination of this agreement. This would mean that DepEd and its
stakeholders are not part if there will be losing of chances of these Non-Government
organizations.

Therefore, the students engaging in the work immersion must further realize
that their work should be voluntary and that they should not expect anything as
exchange for what they have done. For instance, getting wage after the on the job
training is not stated in the Memorandum of Agreement. Rather, it was stated there
that the Nongovernment Organization is not obliged to pay wage or salary since there
is no employer-employee relationship exist between them. However, the NGO is not
prevented to give any amount as help for the students in terms of transportation fee,
for allowance and others.

Because of the terms and condition of the memorandum of agreements, the

students may learn and acquire the knowledge in correlation with the field of their
specialization. In similar way, it will fill the needs in the job market and to have creative
and quality students/workers soon. Without the help of both parties, the work
immersion activity will be impossible to happen. On the other hand, because of these
agreements it may result to an effective solution for the students to be more
knowledgeable in the field that they are taken to. It will help them nourish and enrich
their skills while in the workplace.
MY WORK CREDENTIALS
A. APPLICATION LETTER

Fea Kristine P. Pacquiao

Bayugan National Comprehensive High School
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Narra Avenue, Poblacion, Bayugan City
kristinepacudan9@gmail.com
09452910847

Dr. Felicidad M. Bascug

Hospital Director
Bayugan City Doctors Hospital

Dear Dr. Bascug,

Good day!
I am Fea Kristine P. Pacquiao of Bayugan National Comprehensive High School –
Senior High STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). I am currently on
my senior year and as part of our curriculum for our Work Immersion, we are required to
participate into a 80-hour on-the-job training on the third week of January.

I’m very pleased to write this letter regarding my application in BCDH knowing that
your office provides effective and beneficial training. It gives me confidence that my
experience and knowledge gained will surely be beneficial for me to work in your hospital
effectively. With my skills and interest inclined to your field of work, I am thrilled to work in
your hospital. I believe that with the guidance of your company, my skills will enhance, I’ll
learn great things and I can help other people, too.

I am humble, loyal, hardworking and helpful individual who likes to socialize. As a

fresh and determined candidate, I would welcome the chance and would be grateful for the
opportunity of an interview here where I can talk about specific duties that I can perform and
things to expect. If given the chance, I am available for an interview anytime where you can
notify me through my email and contact number attached above.

Thank you and God Bless!

Sincerely,
Fea Kristine P. Pacquiao
Applicant
B. RESUME
C. CEDULA
D. BARANGAY CLEARANCE
E. POLICE CLEARANCE
F. MAYOR’S CLEARANCE
G. MEDICAL CERTIFICATE
H. PARENT CONSENT
3. JOB INTERVIEW FORM