WorkEthic Notes v15 Student Handout
Transcript of WorkEthic Notes v15 Student Handout
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Presentation do you mind?
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Work Ethic Module
EICC Logistics Technician Program
Jul 2008
Objectives
Define work ethic and ethical decision making.
Examine values most sought by employers.
Assess personal values.
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Identify areas in need of improvement.
Design an action plan to improve identified areas.
Reflect on working values and preferences.
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Why Do We Talk About This?
Insufficientfoundational
skills
Low skills
From an employee/personal point of view
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LowWork Ethic
and/or holding
a good job
=Low wages
=Lower
Quality ofLife
Work Ethic = Responsible Workplace Behavior
Why Do We Talk About This?
From a management point of view
LessProductivity
Less QualityLow
Work Ethic
CustomerSatisfaction
Suffers
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Work Ethic = Healthy and Prosperous Business
$$$ Loss
Before We Continue
Ethics is a hard topic but important to explore.
We encourage you to relate your own experiences
or cases with which you are familiar.
We request that you keep everything you hear
confidential.
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No external judging of shared experiences is
allowed.
We want you to reflect and learn from life
experiences.
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Brainstorm
What isWork Ethic ?
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What does
Work Ethic involve?
Work Ethic Definition
Ethic: A code of principles and values which guideour choices and actions, and determine the purpose
and course of our lives.
Source: Character at Work Colorado State University Cooperative Extension
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Work ethic is a set of values based on the moral
virtues of hard work and diligence work ethic
may include being reliable, having initiative or
maintaining social skills.Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Work_ethic
Work Ethic
All of us can, in one way or another, differentiate right
from wrong in most situations
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but ethics is about character and moral courageand how we meet the challenge when doing the right
thing will cost us more than we want to pay.
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Work Ethic Personal Journal
Exercise # 1 Identify situations in your past
where it was hard to do theright thing.
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(work-related or not)
Work Ethic
EthicsStandards
of conduct
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How one should behave is based upon:
Moral Duties Obligations Virtues
Brainstorm
What are some examples of
our moral duties
and obligations ?
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How do we relate our
moral duties and obligations
to standards of conduct?
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Work Ethic
Ethics is an action concept, not just a
philosophical theory
Is vs. Ought
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Consequential vs.
Inconsequential
Work Ethic Personal Journal
Exercise # 2 Identify someone you know
whom you admire for their
work habits and think what
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ma es em an examp e
If You Want Share Your Appreciation
Its always nice to let others know
when they are doing things right !
Nice surprise !
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Source: http://cbs13.com/watercooler/safe.drivers.sacramento.2.612778.html
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Work Ethic and Good Working Values
Graphic of steps to make ethical decisionsW O R K E T H I C
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Principles of Character
Josephson's Six Pillars of Character
Caring
Citizenship
Fairness
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Respect
Responsibility
Trustworthiness
Source: Character at Work Colorado State University Cooperative Extension. Adapted from Josephsons Model for Making Ethical
Decisions.
Work Ethic
Lets watch the
Thank You for Smoking
movie trailer
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http://www.apple.com/trailers/fox_searchlight/thankyouforsmoking/trailer/
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Work Ethic
When what is good for some,
is bad for others
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We need to
Make ethical
decisions !
Brainstorm
How do I make
an ethical decision ?
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What should
I consider when
making an ethical decision?
Ethical Decisions
Choices
Ethical dilemma
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Ethical Decision
Principles
1. Interest of all
stakeholders
2. Ethical > Non-ethical
3. Greatest balance of
good in the long run
Ethical principles are
the ground rules ofdecision making not
just factors to consider
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Ethical Decisions
It is OK to lose
in fact, it is better to lose than tolie, steal or cheat in order to win.
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People who are unwilling to losehave to be willing to do whatever
it takes to win.
Ethical Decisions
One Approach to Making Ethical Decisions
Identify Evaluate Decide ImplementMonitor &
Modify
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Source: Character at Work Course Colorado State University Cooperative Extension
Clarify the
problemEthical
principles
at risk?
Facts vs.
Beliefs/
Wants
Identify truth
Ponder
consequences
Decide what
to do
Plan how
to
implement
the
decision
Act
Follow
up
Follow
through
Work Ethic Personal Journal
Exercise # 3 Lets consider a case that
requires make an ethical
decision.
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Work Ethic Personal Journal
Case # 1Your elderly grandparents have asked you to vis it them over the
holidays. (You are away at school.) You have already signed up to
work.
The business offers double-time pay when you work holidays. Some
of your friends who are visit ing from out of town are planning great
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parties for Friday and Saturday.
Your parents (who know about work, but not about the parties)
advise you to, Do what you think is best.
You know that they really want you to spend time with your
grandparents.
What do you do?
Work Ethic Personal Journal
Case # 2
You work in the administration office of a large company. You type
a confidential memo for your supervisor, l is ting the names of ten
people who will be laid off involuntarily in about one month. Your
close friend Morgans name is on the list.
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That evening, Morgan stops by to see you and shares that her
family has finally found the home of their dreams.
With both her and her husband working, they can afford the house
payment, even though money will be tight.
Do you tell Morgan about the lay off?
Work Ethic and Good Working Values
Graphic of steps to make ethical decisionsW O R K E T H I C
P i i l f Ch
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Principles of CharacterWorking Values
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Work Ethic and Good Working Values
Graphic of steps tomake ethical decisionsWORK ETHIC
Principles ofCharacter Workplace+YOU and
YOUR
CAREER
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CharacterWorkingValues
Behavior(Your Actions
and Decisions)
ect
s+THE
COMPANY
and
ITS
REPUTATION
Working Values Wanted by Employers
Work Hard
Work Smart
Dependable and Responsible
Positive Attitude
Good teammate
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Honesty and Integrity
Self Motivated
Motivated to grow and learn
Self confidence
Professionalism
Source: Attributes Employers Value Most in Candidates. Engineers Week, February 17-23, 2007.
Brainstorm
As a group
let s def ine these
w or k in va lues
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and
share the f ind ings
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Brainstorm
What other factorscan affect
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our perception
of ethics and values ?
Ethical Behavior
Ethical principles may also relate to themorals valued by our
Culture
Famil
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Spiritual and religious beliefs
Neighborhoods and communities
Ethical Behavior
Should ethical behavior changewith the jobs and professions
in which we are employed ?
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Why or why not?
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Ethical Behavior
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Ethical Behavior
It costs justpennies!
I didnt
have time!
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I t doesn ' t h u r t
anybody ! I deserve
it!
Examples of Myths of Ethical Behavior
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Ethical Behavior
Some reasons why business people act unethically
Rationalization
Bad role models in the organization
Peer pressure
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Source: What is Ethical: Politics, Circumstances, Excuses Can Blur What is Right, Michael S. Jones,ABCNews.com, February 21, 2002
Difficulty in defining what is ethical
Corporate culture
Pressure from superiors
Work Ethic Personal Journal
Exercise # 4 Assess the different
dimensions of value
in your current or
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mos recen o .
Self Assessment of Work Ethic
There is always room for
improvement !
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To exceed and excel, you must push
yourself to higher levels !
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Work Ethic Personal Journal
Exercise # 5 Choose areas for improvement.
(mark your assessment)
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Brainstorm
Ideas for
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mprovemen
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Exercise # 6 Create Action Plan
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Working Values and Preferences
When Working Values meets Personal Preferences
What I
likeWhat I
do
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to do wellWhat I
have
to do
Working Values and Preferences
When Working Values meets Personal Preferences
Companyexpectationsabout your
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What I
like
to do
What I
do
well
What I
have
to do
per ormance anwork ethic
become moreimportant than
personalpreferences
Working Values Personal Journal
Exercise # 7 Personal Preferences vs.
Expected Working Values
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Working Values
Articulating preferences in the job search and interview
1. Read the job description carefully.
Know what the company expects. Even jobs with the same name may require different tasks.
2. Know your strengths and weaknesses.
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3. st your s s:
Knowledge gained from education and experience
Transferable skills such as the ability to communicate, getalong with people, solve problems, plan, create, etc.
Personal traits from your areas
4. Be ready to share these during your interview, but word themin a positive way.
Work Ethic Remember
What is right and wrong
The foundation of responsible workplace behavioris ethical thinking and reasoning such as:
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What are acceptable standards of conduct
What attitudes and attributes foster and sustain
society
Work Ethic Remember
Sometimes people must choose
What I want What I want to be
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Work Ethic Remember
Ethics have a price but also a value,which makes
self-restrain, sacrifice, service and charity worthwhile.
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You will remember for years how good you felt aboutmaking a good decision.
Questions ?
Thoughts ?
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Thank you for your time !
Acknowledgments
Jennifer BestLora Kaisler
ATEEC Services
Tim Cottle
Dissemination Policy
This product was funded by a gr ant awarded under the
Presidents Community-Based Job Training Grants as
implemented by the U.S. Department of Labors Employment and
Training Administration. The information contained in this
product was created by a grantee organization (Eastern Iowa
Community College District) and does not necessarily reflect the
official position of the U.S. Department of Labor or Eastern Iowa
Community College District. All references to non-governmental
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Case studies and examples are fictitious.Any similarity to persons living or dead is merely coincidental.
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References and Bibliography
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Brainy Quote (2007). Selections from the database. Retrieved 20 December 2007, from http://www.brainyquote.com/.
Business Education Network (Nd.). Business and Education Partnership Work Ethic Rubric . IA: Bettendorf Chamber ofCommerce.
Committee on Standards in Public Life (2007, March 10). The Seven Principles of Public Life. London, UK. Retrieved 21December 2007, from http://www.public-standards.gov.uk/about_us/the_seven_principles_of_life.aspx.
DeMars, N. (1998, April 2). You Want Me To Do What? When Where & How to Draw the Line at Work. Simon & Schuster:Fireside Edition ISBN-13: 978-0684850467
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Jones, M.S. (2002, February 21). What is Ethical: Politics, Circumstances, Excuses Can Blur What is Right. ABCNews.com,[as cited in Business Ethics Activity Book, the: 50 Exercises for Promoting Integrity at Work by Marlene Caroselli,AMACON publisher, June 2003 (ISBN-13: 9780814472002).
Josephson Institute. (2007). The Six Pillars. Character Counts! Retrieved January 2, 2008, fromhttp://charactercounts.org/defsix.htm.
National Engineers Week Foundation (2007, February 17-23). Attributes Employers Value Most in Candidates . Retrieved 2January 2008, from http://www.eweek.org/site/News/stats/attributes.shtml.
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