WORK ETHIC
101
BY
OYEBADE EMMANUEL
OFFICIAL
MANNER
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of the presentation , I will be able to
1. Define work ethic.
2. Distinguish between the role of employer and
employee
3. Understand how to build a resourceful first
impression.
4. Identify common workplace ethics
5. Common reasons why employees are
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FIRED
WHO ARE YOU TO YOU TO
YOUR ORGANISATION?
ASSET
+
LIABILITY -
WORK ETHIC :
What is it and how
do I get some?
IF YOU WORK DILIGENTLY,
YOU WILL BE REWARD
BOUNTIFULLY
WORK ETHIC
A good work ethic is an
attitude that combines hard
work, good performance &
dependable results
WORK ETHIC:
HOW AN EMPLOYEE
SHOWS THEIR
EMPLOYER THEY ARE
WORTH THEIR SALARY.
ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE
GROUP PRACTICE
What Does the
Employer Owe you?
What do you owe your
employer?
Understanding Ethics (Brainstorming)
Within your groups answer these two
questions following this layout (List at
least 8 for each) take 10 minutes and we
will discuss as a class. Be sure to include
the group name and turn in at the end of
class
ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE
GROUP PRACTICE
What Does the
Employer Owe you?
What do you owe your
employer?
1.Fair & Equal Work
Environment
2. Fair Pay
3.Safe working
conditions
4.On time salary
5.Harassment Free
1.value your work
2,refuse to look for the
easy way out
3.take pride in the
results of your work
4.Follow ALL Guidelines
5.Dependable, Avoid
Gossip, DO not steal
PROFESSIONAL ETIQUETTE
You only have
ONE
opportunity to
make a good
first
impression
FIRST IMPRESSIONS
 Within 30 seconds people judge your
 Economic level
 Educational level
 Social position
 Level of sophistication
 Level of success
 Within 4 minutes people decide your
 Trustworthiness
 Compassion
 Reliability
 Intelligence
 Capability
 Humility
 Friendliness
 Confidence
MAKING POSITIVE FIRST
IMPRESSIONS
Determine audience
Identify their expectations
Establish objectives
Dress, behave, and communication
in a way that reflects audience
expectations
A,B,C’S OF IMAGE
Appearance
Color, wardrobe, grooming
Behavior
Etiquette, civility, attitude
Communication
Verbal, nonverbal, written
PROFESSIONAL ETIQUETTE
MEETING AND GREETING
Handshake: offer entire hand,
web-to-web, shake lightly and
release
Know whom to introduce first
 Junior to senior
 Fellow worker to client
Eliminate slang/jargon from
your vocabulary
Always on time, always
organized, always ready
BUSINESS NETWORKING
IN SOCIAL SITUATIONS
Never introduce
yourself by your title
Keep your right hand
free
Stay informed of
current events
Maintain eye contact
ETHICS HELP A LOT IN
EFFECTIVE
PRODUCTIVITY AS WELL
AS A GREAT BALANCE
OF RESPONSIBILITIES IN
YOUR LIFE ON
PERSONAL &
PROFESSIONAL FRONT.
COMMON WORKPLACE ETHICS
Time Management,
Dependability & Punctuality
Integrity
&
Loyalty
Positive Attitude
RESPONSIBILITY
Teamwork
Professionalism
Top 10 Work Ethics
 Attendance
 Productivity
 Character
 Organizational Skills
 Team Work
 Communication
 Appearance
 Cooperation
 Attitude
 Respect
ACT IN A PROFESSIONAL MANNER
Be on Time!
Be Polite!
Be Respectful!
Be Dependable!
Show Initiative!
INITIATIVE…WHAT’S THAT??
Initiative is the ability to get a job done
on your own, without someone
constantly reminding you.
People with initiative often come up
with new ideas and ways to solve
problems
Self motivated people often volunteer
for the challenging assignments
ACT IN A PROFESSIONAL MANNER
Avoid gossip
Do not use
profanity language
Be trustworthy
KEEP YOUR PERSONAL LIFE PRIVATE
Avoid discussing personal problems at
work
Keep personal phone calls to a minimum
make them on your break
DO NOT STEAL!
Stealing is illegal and unethical at all times
Taking office supplies or food from the
storeroom is stealing
Taking cash from the cash register is stealing
Letting your friends eat without charging them
is stealing
DO NOT WASTE RESOURCES!
Wasting resources costs the
company money and can lead to
environmental problems.
Encourage your employer to recycle
if they aren’t already!
RECESS
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Why People Lose Their Jobs
 They get laid off
Job loss not their fault
They get fired
Job lost because of their actions
Common Reasons Why
Employees are Fired
Reasons the Law upholds
as “just cause” for firing
Reasons Employees are Fired
Character
 Being dishonest
Trust, once lost, is hard to regain
 Being unreliable
Dependability is an employee asset
 Abusing drugs or alcohol
Can create health/safety issues
Reasons Employees are Fired
Team Work
 Bossing others around
Giving orders is the boss’s job
 Not carrying your weight
Not doing your part – relying on
others to do your job for you
Reasons Employees are Fired
Appearance
 Dress Code
This can be a safety issue as well as a
disregard for rules
Remember that you are a
representative of your company
how you dress and act can reflect
on the company.
Reasons Employees are Fired
Attitude
 Being troublemakers
Stirring up dissent among others
Causing arguments and problems
Being rude and using abusive
language
Inappropriate behavior is inexcusable
Reasons Employees are Fired
Productivity
Failing to do the task properly
Costly errors hurt business
Being lazy
It’s a form of theft
 Being careless
Can lead to accidents/profit loss
Reasons Employees are Fired
Organizational Skills
 Loosing Tools & Materials
Unable to locate things
 Lack of Time Management
Not meeting deadlines
 Unprepared
Not ready for meetings or presentations
Reasons Employees are Fired
Communication
 Failure to communicate
(written and/or verbal)
• Unable to properly express ones
thoughts and ideas
• Unable to interpret instructions
and directions
RECAP
 Be Punctual

Be Productive
 Be Friendly

Be Organized
 Be a Team Player

Communicate clearly
 Look Good

Cooperate with your
colleague
 Treat every one with
Respect

Treat every one with
Respect
AS AN EMPLOYEE YOU ARE
HIRED TO DO WHAT
IS REQUIRE,NOT WHAT YOU
DESIRE. IF YOU FAIL TO DO
WHAT IS REQUIRED .
YOU WILL BE FIRE
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THANK YOU FOR
YOUR
PARTICIPATION
CONTRIBUTIONS
AND
QUESTIONS
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