BUSINESS STUDIES JUNIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL ONE

TOPIC: RIGHT ATTITUDE TO WORK

Learning Areas:

1. Concept of Punctuality and Regularity

2. Devotion to Duty

CONTENT

CONCEPT OF PUNCTUALITY AND REGULARITY

Punctuality: Punctuality refers to the habit of a human being completing

their tasks on time. It is an etiquette which encourages us to complete our
work in a timely fashion. It also makes us realize the importance of time. A
person who is punctual will always know how to respect their time and
others as well.

Regularity: is the state of being consistent to work, meeting or any

particular appointment. A regular worker goes to work every day.

Any good habit becomes very good and never goes whenever it is acquired
well by the person. The habit of punctuality looks in the personality of a
person. A punctual worker can better perform his/her office tasks in due
time than the one who is not punctual.
 ATTRIBUTES OF PUNCTUALITY AND REGULARITY

1. Commitment: is the level of enthusiasm an employee has towards

his/her tasks assigned at a workplace. It is the feeling of responsibility that
a person has towards the goals, mission, and vision of the organization
he/she is associated with.

2. Interests are what you like to do at work. When we love what we

are doing, we will always put our best performance forward and strive to
learn more. Consequently, that will enhance our self-confidence as well.

3. Consistency: is the quality or fact of staying the same at different

times. It usually implies a positive sense of dependability. If you show
consistency at the work place, your manager can depend on you.

4. Reward: is a thing given in recognition of service, effort, or

achievement. An organization will reward any worker who is punctual,
regular and has positive impact in the organization's success.

5. Sanction: is a threatened penalty for disobeying a law or rule.

Sanctions can be formal or informal. Formal sanctions are imposed through
formal means by an organization (or representative) upon individuals. They
are normally clearly defined, and can include fines or rewards for deviation
or compliance. They are often documented in policy, rules or regulations.

DEVOTION TO DUTY

Devotion to duty means strong feelings of loyalty, love and admiration that
a worker has for the work that enables his desire to exert more time,
energy and effort in carrying out his duty.

Devotion to duty is a virtue of great importance. One cannot claim much

credit for doing one's duty through external compulsion.
 EFFECTS OF DEVOTION TO DUTY ON PRODUCTIVITY AND
DEVELOPMENT

1. Increase in productivity: the organization will be producing goods

and services in large quality as a result of devotion to duty.

2. Full utilization of machine: As a result of devotion to duty. Office

machine and equipment will be used at full capacity in achieving the
objectives of the organization.

3. Employment opportunity: It helps to the expansion of an

organization and as a result of this, more workers' may be employed to
meet the demand of customers.

4. Increase wages and salaries of workers: in order to make workers

more devoted and committed to their duties, the remuneration should be
periodically increased by the employers.

5. Development of works skill: Devotion to duty can encourage an

organization to send or organize seminar, refresher course and workshop
to improve the staff's skills.

REVISION EXERCISES

1. Explain punctuality and regularity.

2. List three ways of ensuring punctuality and regularity.

3. Explain the meaning of devotion to duty.