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What are work ethics & do we really need them?. Library Assignment By Cheryl Bateman. THE 10 Work ETHIC TRAITS. Appearance Attendance Attitude Character Communication Cooperation Organizational skills Productivity Team work Respect. How to build a reliable work ethic. Persistence
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What are work ethics & do we really need them? Library Assignment By Cheryl Bateman
THE 10 Work ETHIC TRAITS • Appearance • Attendance • Attitude • Character • Communication • Cooperation • Organizational skills • Productivity • Team work • Respect
How to build a reliable work ethic • Persistence • Do it now • Focusing • Do it right Tips: Measure yourself. How long can you work effectively? Tips: do not procrastinate when you know that you have a to do list
The IMPORTANCE OF GOOD WORK ETHICS • Be Sincere • Sharing is caring • Contribute your efforts for the greater cause
THE CONTRIBUTION ETHIC • Just help • Do more than your share • Think like a hero and work like an artist • There is no I in TEAM • Innovativeness • See the glass as half full
Appearance How do people perceive you? • Look Sharp everyday • Confidence shows • Don’t leave this kind of impression!
Attitude Does your attitude create this? • A positive work environment • Motivate performance • Optimism
Attendance Being tardy can show lack of motivation Poor planning Can cost your employer money
Character • Honesty • Dependable • Reliable • Flexible • Caring • Courteous • Devoted • Cheerful • Determined • Ambitious • Motivated • Thoughtful • Aspiring • Enthusiastic • Forgiving • Humble • Optimistic • Generous
Communication Be an active listener. Use correct body language. Do not avoid eye contact. Use appropriate grammar and speak clearly.
Cooperation Everyone is unique Everyone wants to feel important Avoid Avoidance Make peace during a conflict
Organizational skills • Manifests skill in prioritizing • Management of time and stress • Demonstrates flexibility in handling change • What employer wants this!
Productivity • Increases Productivity • Helps the day go by faster • Being productive gives you a reason to feel good about your self!
RESPECTHere are some examples • Hold the door open for some one • Treat others how you would like to be treated • Let people exit the elevator before entering • Have proper etiquette while eating and on the phone (email too) • Be nice to people regardless of differences, positions, titles, ages, or other types of distinctions
Team work require cooperation and respect. Every day use these work ethics to become a valuable player for your company! ALBANY TECH. COLLEGE
References • http://www.centralgatech.edu/general/instructional/work_ethics.html • http://sbinformation.about.com/od/bestpractices/a/businessethics.htm • http://angardner.wordpress.com/2011/02/04/work-ethics-communication/ • http://angardner.wordpress.com/2011/02/23/work-ethics-character/ • http://www.allaboutphilosophy.org/what-are-work-ethics-faq.htm • http://lor.gvtc.org/uploads/SEA100/WE_02.htm • http://smallbusiness.chron.com/work-ethics-attitude-productivity-10950.html