By Stephanie Carter
Social Worker
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Reliability
Character
Positive
work
ethic
Cooperation
Dedication
Productivity
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What is work ethic?
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B.
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A set of values based on the moral virtues of hard work and diligence
Doing what you think is best for yourself on the job
The capacity to do work
Which word means the expectations and duties of a specific occupation?
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B.
C.
Job skills
Job description
Aptitude
What are abilities that relate to dealing with persons on the job?
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B.
C.
Interpersonal skills
Teamwork skills
Networking
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Is it better to do a job wrong or not do the
job at all?
Would you inform your boss if you knew a
co-worker was not doing there job?
Should a worker take on added
responsibility to get a job done right?
In answering these questions think about how
this could relate to the type of employee you
would be…..
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Choose your
professional attitude
If you have heard (or
said) “that’s not my
job” at any point in
your recent past, let
me encourage you to
consider replacing
that dangerous
phrase with a far
more positive and
productive one.
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A positive work ethic, which means
a set of values based on the moral
virtues of hard work and diligence,
begins with taking initiative and
offering to assist your fellow
workers. It will build trust,
relationships, and goodwill in your
work environment.
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This is a story about four people: Everybody,
Somebody, Anybody and Nobody.
There was an important job to be done and
Everybody was sure that Somebody would do it.
Anybody could have done it but Nobody did it.
Somebody got angry with that, because it was
Everybody's job. Everybody thought Anybody could
do it but Nobody realized that Everybody wouldn't
do it.
It ended up that Everybody blamed Somebody when
Nobody did what Anybody could have done.
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Your job description (The expectations and duties of
a specific occupation) should give you a good idea of
what duties you are responsible for.
Ask during the interview process what
responsibilities you have.
It may be a good idea to clarify who your immediate
supervisor will be.
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Is what is being
asked of you:
Illegal
Immoral
Dangerous
If not:
You may want to consider
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What would be the benefit to you, the
employer and other employees?
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Is this a task that you are qualified to
do?
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Voice your concerns in
a positive way and
rehearse what you
want to say.
Let your boss know if
you are not
comfortable with the
job.
Ask for a raise if you
think you do more than
your coworkers
Look for a new job if
you are continually
asked to take more
responsibility without
compensation.
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Interpersonal skills are abilities
that relate to dealing with
other employees on the job.
Examples of interpersonal
skills are:
 active listening
 tone of voice
 delegation
 Leadership
 how well you communicate
with someone
 how well you behave or carry
yourself
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Shows that you are a “go getter”
Shows that you are dependable
Makes you a more valued employee
Can lead to a promotion
Gain valuable experience
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Select two pairs of students to prepare an
impromptu role-play of negative and nonproductive employee behaviors.
The other students should put themselves in the
position of “the new employee” who’s a silent third
member of the group, trying to fit in while getting
the work done.
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Discuss how the new employee might respond to
the situation
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Keep in mind the attributes of positive work ethic
and responsibility
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Role-Play 1: “Sympathy Sappers”
You are two employees who are wasting job time
recounting your horrendous personal problems to
each other. You are discussing issues you are having
with your families, significant others, teachers, etc.
Be as dramatic as you like.
Role-Play 2: “The Villain Boss”
You are two employees who are bad-mouthing your
boss regarding your recent schedules and work
assignments. But your conversation spirals beyond
that into the personal gossip you’ve overheard about
the boss’s personal life away from the job.
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1.
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1.
B.
1.
A.
What is work ethic?
A set of values based on the moral virtues of hard work and diligence
Which word means the expectations and duties
of a specific occupation?
Job description
What are abilities that relate to dealing with
persons on the job?
Interpersonal skills
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