INTRODUCTION :

In this lesson, you will learn

about the value of work ethics
in the workplace. Work ethics in
the workplace is related to
moral principles and social
values. Workplace ethics refers
to the way employees and
employers in an organization
manage themselves and their
overall work attitude, but it can
also refer to the morality
permeating a workplace.
LESSON OBJECTIVES:

define what is
work ethics

what are the

characteristics
of strong work
ethics

the value of
work ethics in
the workplace.
DIRECTION: Give at least 5 words that best describe a Strong
Work Ethics. Write it on the CIRCLE provided.

STRONG
WORK
ETHICS
What is Workplace Ethics?

Workplace ethics are the set of values, moral

principles, and standards that need to be followed
by both employers and employees in the
workplace. It is the set of rules and regulations that
need to be followed by all staff of the workplace.

These ethics are implemented by employers to

foster both Employee-employee relationships and
Employee-customer relationships.
CHARACTERISTICS OF
WORK ETHICS
Characteristics of Work Ethics

• Attendance
Attendance and punctuality often have a large
impact on individual and team success. Tardiness
or absenteeism can also profoundly impact job
performance and retention.

How You Can Maintain Good Attendance:

✓ Make work a high priority
✓ Know your schedule
✓ Make use of an ALARM clock
✓ Get enough sleep
✓ Arrange your transportation
✓ Inform your supervisor of an absence
Characteristics of Work Ethics
• PRODUCTIVITY
To be a productive student and employee, a person
must follow safety procedures, conserve materials,
keep the work area neat and clean, and follow
directions properly

Teamwork involves the following aspects:

✓ Do the work correctly – quality and timelines are prized
✓ Get along with co-workers – cooperation is the key to
productivity
✓ Help out whenever asked – do “extras” without being
asked
✓ Take pride in your work – do things the best you know
how
Characteristics of Work Ethics
• CHARACTER
An employer expects employees to work together
toward achieving the objectives of the company. The
wise employee who is interested in having a good
relationship with an employer will try to help the
employer achieve success. Thus employer expects
employees to develop certain desirable traits that will
help them to perform their jobs well so that the
company can succeed.
Some of these traits include the following:
✓ Loyalty -- Reliability
✓ Honesty -- Initiative
✓ Trustworthiness -- Self - Discipline
✓ Dependability -- Self - responsibility
 Characteristics of Work Ethics
• ORGANIZATION
Employers consider effective time management and organizational
skills as good work habits. To begin managing wisely the time you
spend at work, to prepare for assignments at home, and to
manage your life at home and work simultaneously, you need to
know and to put into practice some good time management
techniques.
Organizational Skills Some Simple Techniques:
✓ Believe - As you enter into your new work place believe that you are
in control.
✓ Ask For Help - help comes in many forms so ask for it.
✓ Prioritize –what’s most important?
✓ Set Timetables - list what you have achieved and what is still
pending.
✓ Spend Time Wisely
Characteristics of Work Ethics
• TEAMWORK
Employees must work as a team. It is important not only to their
personal success and advancement, but also to that of their co-
workers and to the company. Sometimes working as a team
takes place in a classroom setting. Teamwork doesn’t necessarily
mean helping your classmate. Teamwork in the classroom might
be working as not to disturb your classmates.
Teamwork involves the following aspects:
✓ Respecting the rights of others -- Being assertive
✓ Displaying a customer service attitude -- Being a team worker
✓ Respecting confidentiality -- Being cooperative
✓ Demonstrating mannerly behavior
✓ Seeking opportunities for continuous learning
Characteristics of Work Ethics

• COMMUNICATION
Is how we interact with each other. Communication
whether it is verbal or nonverbal must be clear, to the
point, and empathetic, and one must keep in mind that we
must always treat others as we would like others to treat
us.
How You Can Maintain Good Communication:
✓ Written Communications – being able to correctly write
reports and memos
✓ Verbal Communications – being able to communicate one on
one or to a group
Characteristics of Work Ethics

• APPEARANCE
A person makes their first impression of someone in three
seconds. If you appear unkempt and wrinkled, someone is
going to think that you do sloppy work. If you dress as a
professional, your first impression will be excellent.

Tips for Presenting Yourself in a Professional Manner

✓ Make sure your attire is consistent with the company culture.
✓ Make sure you’re well groomed.
✓ Accessorize appropriately.
✓ Dress according to the position you want.
Characteristics of Work Ethics

• ATTITUDE
It is very important to demonstrate a positive attitude, appear
self-confident, and have realistic expectations for self.
Developing and maintaining a positive attitude involves setting
realistic expectations for ourselves at school and at work.
These goals should be challenging, but obtainable

Ways to Keep a Positive Attitude at Work

✓ Surround yourself with positive people.
✓ Fill your mind with positive input.
✓ Be nice to other people.
✓ Stop complaining.
Characteristics of Work Ethics

• RESPECT
It cannot be emphasized enough that every working
relationship from the top to the bottom of the chain of
command is based on respect. Respect your subordinates as
you do your superiors

Respect involves the following:

✓ Work hard – work to the best of your ability
✓ Carry out orders – do what’s asked the first time
✓ Show respect – accept the acknowledge an individual talents
and knowledge
The Workplace Ethical Lapses
 Preferential Treatment - Employees who receive special treatment at
work, whether from patronage, friendship or romantic relationships, is
privy to unfair and unethical favoritism, which should be reported by
fellow employees.

The Gossiping - Spreading untrue rumors about colleagues, company

projects and plans, or anything else related to work culture is both
unethical and indicative that an employee cannot be trusted when it
Workplace comes to discretion and privacy.

Ethical
Dishonesty - This can manifest in several different ways, though
common ones include taking credit for other people’s work or
misleading information about progress on a project. Dishonesty comes
Lapses in many different forms and is another trait that can derail an
employee’s career no matter how small or harmless it may seem in the
moment.

Selfishness - Thinking only of your own interests, even in seemingly

insignificant situations such as hoarding office supplies, leaving dishes
unwashed in the kitchen, not remaking coffee or refilling the printer
paper, is not a behavior conducive to cooperation, and is likely to be
considered inconsiderate or even unethical by coworkers.
 The
Value
of
Strong
Workplace
Ethics
 The Value of Strong Workplace Ethics
Ethics are the guiding principles that
determine how employees conduct
themselves in the workplace. While
ethics and workplace behavior have
always been at the forefront of
organizational efforts, there are still
issues that occur today regarding
ethical lapses in corporate conduct
and judgment.
Starting internally by promoting honest,
hardworking employees in a workplace
culture driven by productivity and a strong
work ethic, employees are likely to use those
driving principles of decency and fairness to
increase overall company morale, ultimately
improving an organization’s reputation and
ensuring long-term success. Understanding
the elements and challenges of workplace
ethics and behavior can help companies to
create harmonious working environments for
their employees.