DEMONSTRATE AWARENESS OF DESIRABLE WORK

ATTITUDES

Introduction: The display of good habits and work attitudes contributed to the
efficiency of the organization.

A habit is a characteristic or tendency to constantly behave in a certain

manner. An attitude is the manner, emotion or action towards an object or
person.

Elements of desirable work habits and attitudes include:

Attitudes Habits
Individual responsibility Good grooming
Willingness Respect for others
Meeting deadlines Personal Integrity
Team spirit Punctuality and regularity
Co-operation Courtesy
Recognition of diversity

DESIRABLE WORK ATTITUDES AND HABITS

 Working without or minimal

ATITUDES Individual Responsibility supervision.
 Use initiative
  Ready to accept responsibilities
and new challenges.
 Be enthusiastic about your
Willingness work.

 Meet deadlines and

appointments
Meeting Deadlines  Submit assignments on due
dates.

 Working with others to

complete tasks in a timely
manner.
 Share ideas.
Team Spirit  Accept responsibility as a group
member for the results of
activities of the group.
 Participate in group activities.

 Work well with others at all

times
 Listen to others and accept
their ideas.
Co-operation
 Be helpful.

 Accept differences in people in

an organization.
Recognition of diversity  Recognize the knowledge, skills,
strengths and weaknesses of
each other.

 Neatly dressed in comfortable

and suitable clothing for the
workplace.
HABITS Good Grooming
 Appropriate attire conforming
to the required standards of the
organization.
  Avoid excessive accessories and
make up.

 Think well of others.

Respect for others  Appreciate others.
 Abide to rules and regulations.

 Strong moral values.

 Be honest.
Personal Integrity  Be trustworthy.
 Be tactful

 Arrive at the workplace early.

 Maintain a good record of
Punctuality and attendance
Regularity  Keep all appointments and
arrive on time.
 Always be prepared.

 Be polite to others.
 Have good manners.
 Use expressions like:
o Hello
o Please
o You are welcome
o Thank You
o Excuse
Courtesy
o Goodbye
o How may I help you?
 Greet persons when
o Answering the phone
o Enters a room
 Introduce yourself to visitors
during work assignments.