1. Demonstrate positive work ethic.
Definition
Demonstration includes
• maintaining punctual and consistent attendance (e.g., accounting for hours worked, arriving on time for work or appointments)
• taking direction willingly (e.g., using active listening techniques, approaching the assigned task with motivation)
• exhibiting motivation to accomplish the task at hand (i.e., remaining on task and completing the task efficiently).
Process/Skill Questions
• How do you define positive work ethic?
• How can a positive work ethic guide your behavior at work?
• Why is a positive work ethic valued by teachers and employers?
• Where did you acquire attitudes and beliefs regarding a work ethic? Is it possible to change attitudes and behaviors? What resources are available to help you strengthen your work ethic?
Notes
Positive Work Ethics Question 1
What is work ethic?
The work ethic is a cultural norm that advocates being personally accountable and responsible for the work that one does and is based on a belief that work has intrinsic value. The term is often applied to characteristics of people, both at work and at play. In sports, for example, work ethic is frequently mentioned as a characteristic of good players. Regardless of the context, work ethic is usually associated with people who work hard and do a good job.
Positive Work Ethics Question 2
Go to the following website and complete the inventory checklist- http://www.coe.uga.edufcgiiI:JLrlL~g!wraQf-rhill/new oweifoweLpl.
http://workethic.coe.uga.edu/cgi-bin/new_owei/owei.pl
Copy or print out your scores for use in class discussion. Try to be honest as you answer and consider carefully how you are now at work or how you expect to be if you do not have a job at this time.
Positive Work Ethics Question 3
What are interpersonal skills and how do they relate to good work ethics?
Interpersonal skills include the habits, attitudes, manners, appearance, and behaviors we use around other people which affect how we get along with other people.
The development of interpersonal skills begins early in life and is influenced by family, friends, and our observations ofthe world around us. Television and movies also influence this area, but most of these characteristics are passed along to us by our parents or guardians. Some aspects of interpersonal skills are even inherited. Appearance and some personality traits are largely influenced by our genes.
Positive Work Ethics Question 4
Examine the pictures below and answer the questions for each of them. Write down your responses so that they can be used during a class discussion.
How important are interpersonal skills for this line of work?
What will happen if this person has poor interpersonal skills?
Would the education and training this person had in preparing for their career help them improve interpersonal skills?
Positive Work Ethics Question 5
List some of the kinds of interpersonal skills that are needed in this work.
Have you ever visited someone in this occupation who did not have good interpersonal skills? If so, what was like?
Are interpersonal skills in this work optional or do they play a role in the actual success of the job being performed?
Positive Work Ethics Question 6
What about your own interpersonal skills? Being able to manage relationships with other people is a large part of being successful in the workplace. Often this requires sensitivity and understanding of other people. Sometimes the decisions you make will impact the success of other people who work with you also.
Take the ~~Q...mm~Jllf_~tion Style Test and record your results.-www.communication style quiz. This inventory will indicate what your preferred communication style is like. When people with differing communication styles work with each other, the potential for misunderstanding and miscommunication increases. Print the results.
Positive Work Ethics Question 7
Review the following website:
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Write down 10 things that having a good work ethic at school can lead to a good work ethic as an employee. These ideas will be used later in a class discussion.
resource website:
Positive Work Ethics Question 8
Read the job want ads, in print and on the Internet. List the employee traits for which employers advertise. Bring in five print ads and five Internet ads.
Note to Teacher: Compile a list on the blackboard of the most sought-after traits. Brainstorm with class about ways to attain skills/qualities listed.
Positive Work Ethics Question 9
Review the website below and answer the following questions:
(1) Did you learn anything new about work ethics?
(2) Do you agree with what these people say? -Explain.
Note to Teacher: Discuss the handout, Quotes from Virginia Business Leaders
(bttp:LLwww .cte ~~~QU rce.o rg/ attach m ents/ atb/ ewrs/H 0 1 Quotes.pdf).
Positive Work Ethics Question 10
Develop an idea for your own company. Outline a brief organizational plan for your company. Explain the nature of the business; give a description of products and/or services; project your profits based on research, and write job descriptions for employees.
Positive Work Ethics Question 11
Why is it important to do more than what is expected on the job?
Doing more than is expected on the job is a good way to show management that you utilize good time management skills and don't waste valuable company time attending to personal issues not related to the job.
Positive Work Ethics Question 12
Below are considered the twenty be's for work ethics. Read and rate yourself on them from 1 to 10 in terms of your work habits at school. A rating of 10 is the highest that you can give yourself.
1. Be on time to work.
2. Be at work every day.
3. Be interested in your job and company.
4. Be enthusiastic, have a positive mental attitude.
5. Be ready to give 100% effort - do your best.
6. Be honest and trustworthy.
7. Be willing and wanting to learn.
8. Be willing to ask questions.
9. Be drug free, low risk, safety aware and health conscious
10. Be a positive leader.
11. Be loyal.
12. Be willing to make suggestions (put your mind to work) to make the company better.
13. Be responsible for your assigned work.
14. Be ready to work with the team (individual performance is important but you must also work with others to reach agreed upon goals).
15. Be Quality minded and work toward continuous improvement.
16. Be willing to understand that profit is good. Companies are founded, survive and supply jobs because of profit. Make your company profitable.
17. Be ready to do things right the first time.
18. Be wilting to learn from other people and imitate the things that work.
19. Be responsible for making good choices for yourself and your teammates.
20. Be a balanced person and evaluate
Positive Work Ethics Question 13
What does it mean to have positive work ethics?
To follow all company policies and procedures completely, arrive on time if not early, take breaks and lunches at agreed times and do not be late back, dress smartly, always give 110%, be honest and trustworthy, be friendly and helpful, maintain positive working relationships, respect your superiors, no tattos or piercings on view, minimal jewellery and make up, meeting deadlines, keeping work area clean and tidy, not bad mouthing the company
Positive Work Ethics Question 14
How does a positive work ethic relate to economic growth?
Positive work ethic inspires employee motivation. This can create more external output as they are working harder and contribute to the economy. This can create more growth as the economy has more finances to fund new external projects and more money flows into growth projects.
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