Unit 2: Attitudes, perceptions and behaviors

#How are values formed? How do they influence our attitudes toward work and others?

Values are imposed from our family in childhood and reinforced through individual culture and

life experiences. The value of, for example, kindness was imposed on me from my parents, and

reinforced throughout early childhood.

Values may influence one’s decisions, actions and behavior and impact the life you choose to

lead as well as in the workplace and even others.

#Why is it important to understand how your own values and attitudes impact on others?

Everybody should be aware of their own personal values, beliefs and attitudes and how they

might impact on work. This means that it is important that you allow clients to make decisions

based on their own values and beliefs rather than decisions that reflect what you think they

should do.

#In the workers’ perspective, why are perceptions their reality?

Perception becomes reality and all is lost when truth is blurred by lies and

misinformation, What people perceive is usually what they believe, and this is based on what

they hear, see and think. Most of the time we cannot control what happens but we can always

control our reactions.

Many important factors form the perceptions each employee holds about his workplace. Depending

on the personality of the worker, the communication level of coworkers and managers and the

overall workplace environment, the way employees perceive their jobs can be quite different from

what actually exists.

#Why do negative behaviors affect organizational success?

A negative attitude/behaviors in the workplace creates an atmosphere of distrust among

employees and causes employees to attempt to achieve success at the expense of each other.
 negative behavior could ultimately impair daily functions. It could have unsolicited legal and

financial repercussions, and can lead to mental health issues such as depression and even

could lead anyone to thoughts of suicide. That is quite powerful and affect organizational

success very negatively indeed.

#What can organizational leaders do to foster a positive work environment?

Organizational leaders could be implemented 6 simple ways to foster a positive work

environment.
 Prioritize onboarding and training.
 Create a comfortable work environment.
 Conduct regular check-ins.
 Encourage collaboration and communication.
 Develop a strong workplace culture.
 Facilitate opportunities for learning.

References

https://slackhq.com/ways-foster-positive-work-environment

https://prezi.com/7bmpt2oiebsk/how-do-negative-positive-attitudes-affect-the-workplace/

https://www.elitedaily.com/life/motivation/perception-is-reality