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Work Ethics: Marisa S. Abogado Lea A. Medrano

The document discusses work ethics and defines it as a collection of values and behaviors that people feel are appropriate in the workplace. It outlines 10 key characteristics of good work ethics, including attendance, character, teamwork, appearance, attitude, productivity, organization skills, communication, cooperation, and respect. The document also discusses ethics in the workplace and the importance of dealing with ethical dilemmas that may arise, providing examples of common dilemmas around discrimination, sexual harassment, conflicts of interest, and misuse of organizational resources. It notes some rationalizations used to justify unethical behavior and factors such as personal influences, organizational policies, and societal norms that can impact ethical decisions.

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Work Ethics: Marisa S. Abogado Lea A. Medrano

The document discusses work ethics and defines it as a collection of values and behaviors that people feel are appropriate in the workplace. It outlines 10 key characteristics of good work ethics, including attendance, character, teamwork, appearance, attitude, productivity, organization skills, communication, cooperation, and respect. The document also discusses ethics in the workplace and the importance of dealing with ethical dilemmas that may arise, providing examples of common dilemmas around discrimination, sexual harassment, conflicts of interest, and misuse of organizational resources. It notes some rationalizations used to justify unethical behavior and factors such as personal influences, organizational policies, and societal norms that can impact ethical decisions.

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WORK ETHICS

MARISA S. ABOGADO
LEA A. MEDRANO
ETHICS
• A collection of values and behaviors which
people feel are moral

• “Ethics” is name given to our values of


good behavior
ETHICS

• A positive work ethic is the collection of all


the values and actions that people feel are
appropriate in the work place
10 CHARACTERISTICS OF
WORK ETHICS

1. ATTENDANCE
- Attend workplace, arrives/leaves
on time
- Make advance notice for planned
absences
- Punctuality
10 CHARACTERISTICS OF
WORK ETHICS

2. CHARACTER
- Display loyalty, honesty, reliability,
trustworthiness, dependability,
initiative, self discipline and self-
responsibility
10 CHARACTERISTICS OF
WORK ETHICS

3. TEAMWORK
- Team worker, cooperative,
assertive, display a customer service
attitude, continuous learning,
mannerly behavior
10 CHARACTERISTICS OF
WORK ETHICS

4. APPEARANCE
- Display appropriate dress,
grooming, hygiene and etiquette
5. ATTITUDE
- Positive attitude, self confident,
realistic expectation of self
10 CHARACTERISTICS OF
WORK ETHICS

6. PRODUCTIVITY
- Safety practices, conserve materials,
keep work area neat and clean, follow
directions and procedures
10 CHARACTERISTICS OF
WORK ETHICS
7. ORGANISATIONAL SKILL
- Skill in personal management, time
management, prioritizing, flexibility,
stress management and dealing with
chance
8. COMMUNICATION
-Appropriate verbal and non-verbal
skill
10 CHARACTERISTICS OF
WORK ETHICS

9. COOPERATION
- Display leadership, appropriate
handle criticism and complaints,
demonstrate problem solving
capacity, maintain appropriate
relationship with supervisors and
peers, and follow chain of command
10 CHARACTERISTICS OF
WORK ETHICS
10. RESPECT
- Respect the rights of others, deal
appropriately with cultural/racial
diversity and not engaged in
harassment of any kind
ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE

• The real test of ethics occurs when you or anyone


encounters a situation that challenges personal
ethical beliefs and standards. Often unclear and
unexpected, these ethical challenges are
predictable, and everyone has to be prepared to
deal with it.

• Ethical behavior in the workplace, the capacity to


practice honesty, respect, responsibility, fairness,
and compassion
ETHICAL DILEMMAS AT WORK
• An Ethical dilemma is a situation that requires a
choice regarding a possible course of action that
although offering the potential for personal or
organizational benefit, or both may be considered
unethical. It is often a situation in which action must
be taken but for which there is no clear consensus
on what is” right and wrong”. The burden is on the
individual to make good choices.
Types of Ethical Dilemma
• Discrimination- denying promotion or appointment to
a job candidate because of the candidate’s race,
religion, gender, age, or other relevant criteria.

• Sexual harassment- making a co-worker feel


uncomfortable because of inappropriate comments
or actions regarding sexuality; requesting sexual
favors in return for favorable job treatment.
Types of Ethical Dilemma
• Conflict of interest- taking a bribe or kickbacks or
extra ordinary gift in return for making a decision
favorable to the gift giver

• Customer confidence- giving to privileged


information regarding the activities of a customer.

• Organizational resources- using official stationery or


a company e-mail account to communicate personal
opinions or make requests from community
organizations.
RATIONALIZATIONS FOR
UNETHICAL BEHAVIOR

• Convincing your self that the behavior is not really


illegal.
• Convincing your self that the behavior is in
everyone’s best interest.
• Convincing yourself that nobody will ever find out
what you’ve done.
• Convincing your self that the organization will
“protect” you.
Factors influence Ethical Behavior
1. The person
o Family influences
o Religious values
o Personal standard and needs
2. Organization
o Policies , codes of conduct
o Behavior of supervisor peers

3. The environment
o Government regulations
o Norms and values of society
WORK ETHICS
• Ethics Training- a program designed to help people
incorporate high ethical standards into their daily
behavior.

• Whistleblower Protection-person who expose the


misdeeds of others in organization in order to
preserve ethical standard and protect against
wasteful, harmful, or illegal acts.
WORK ETHICS

Thank You!

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