Workplace Ethic:

What is it and how do I get some?

Objectives:O Define Ethics

O Understand the importance of a good work ethic

O Learn the six pillars of character

O Discover how and why to apply these pillars in the workplace

Ethical Behavior in the Workplace

OWorkplace ethics:To conform to accepted and especially professional standards of conduct.

Work EthicsOSelf

Restraint1. Not doing what you

have the power to do.2. Not doing what you

have the right to do.3. Not doing what you

want to do.

Six Pillars of Character

1. Trustworthiness2. Respect3. Responsibility4. Fairness5. Caring6. Citizenship

Four Dimensions of Trustworthiness

1. Honesty-involves both what you say (or don’t say) and how you act. In communication it is telling the truth as best you know it and being truthful, genuine, and frank. Honesty in conduct means playing by the rules, without stealing, cheating, or fraud.

Four Dimensions of Trustworthiness

2. Integrity- O Is undivided and completeO Acts according to beliefsO ConsistentO What you see is what you getO Knows who s/he is and what s/he values

What do we call someone without integrity?

A hypocrite or two-faced

Four Dimensions of Trustworthiness

OReliability (Promise Keeping)- means accepting the responsibility to make every reasonable effort to fulfill a commitment.OAvoid bad-faith excusesOAvoid unclear commitmentsOAvoid unwise commitments

Four Dimensions of Trustworthiness

OLoyalty-OResponsibility to promote the

interests of certain people, organizations, or affiliations

ORequires us to keep some information confidential

ORequires us to avoid conflicting interests

RespectO Prohibits violence, humiliation,

manipulation, exploitation

O Reflects civility, courtesy, decency

O Recognizes dignity and the right to make informed choices

O Reflects tolerance and acceptance

ResponsibilityOBeing in charge of your choices and your

lifeOBeing accountable for what you do and

who you areODoing your best, being diligent, reliable,

careful, prepared, and informedOFinishing what you startOLooking for ways to do your work betterOExercising self-restraint

O Involves issues of equality, impartiality, openness, and due process. It implies following a balanced standard of justice without letting one’s feelings interfere. A fair person gets all the information and looks at all sides before making a decision. A fair person makes decisions without favoritism or prejudice. A fair person corrects mistakes promptly and voluntarily.

Fairness

OCaring is the heart of ethics and ethical decision-making

OEthics is ultimately about good relations with other people

OCaring is being concerned about the welfare of others.

Caring

O Includes the attitudes and things we do that define how we should behave as part of a larger community in which you live.

O It can also be the business community in which you work. A good citizen does more than his/her “fair” share to make the community work.

Citizenship

Work Ethic

OHow does a person like Will Smith and you

find success through a strong work ethic?

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Workplace Ethic:

What is it and how do I get some?