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These materials are copyrighted © and trademarked ™ as the property of the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and may not be reproduced without the express written permission of TEA, except under the following conditions: 1) Texas public school districts, charter schools, and Education Service Centers may reproduce and use copies of the Materials and Related Materials for the districts’ and schools’ educational use without obtaining permission from TEA. 2) Residents of the state of Texas may reproduce and use copies of the Materials and Related Materials for individual personal use only, without obtaining written permission of TEA. 3) Any portion reproduced must be reproduced in its entirety and remain unedited, unaltered and unchanged in any way. 4) No monetary charge can be made for the reproduced materials or any document containing them; however, a reasonable charge to cover only the cost of reproduction and distribution may be charged. Private entities or persons located in Texas that are not Texas public school districts, Texas Education Service Centers, or Texas charter schools or any entity, whether public or private, educational or non-educational, located outside the state of Texas MUST obtain written approval from TEA and will be required to enter into a license agreement that may involve the payment of a licensing fee or a royalty. Contact TEA Copyrights with any questions you may have. Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 2 Exhibiting a courteous, conscientious, and generally businesslike manner in the workplace Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 3 Professional vs. Unprofessional Behavior Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. Treat everyone with respect (at all levels) Speak without judging, blaming, or demeaning Listen with an open mind Avoid gossip, name-calling, and offensive humor Take responsibility for your behavior Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 5 Take pride in wearing the TDCJ uniform Don’t wear your uniform: • Exhibiting questionable behaviors Buying beer Going to bars • Incomplete Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 6 Each employee brings cultural differences • Communication Styles • Appearance • Beliefs • Behaviors Avoid hot words • “you people” • “us” or “them” Respect diversity in the workplace Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 7 Consequences of disrespect: • Hostile work environment • Low employee morale • Conflict/Tension • Low productivity • High turnover • Litigation Open, honest communication is key Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 8 Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII) prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin; -The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 9 Actions constitute sexual harassment when they: Affect an individual's employment Interfere with an individual's work performance OR Create an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment Examples: Unwelcome sexual advances Requests for sexual favors Other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 10 Sexual Harassment Scenario Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. Remember: anything you say or do, can and will be used against you by the offenders. YOU COULD LOSE YOUR JOB! Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 12 Intimidation Sarcasm (threats & bullying) Excessive criticism, complaining, nitpicking, and negativity Sabotaging other employees or departments Fault-finding and blaming behaviors Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 13 Open hostility towards management or other groups Frequent use of obscenities, cursing, and swearing Gossiping, spreading rumors Language, behaviors, or humor which demeans individuals or groups Teasing or making others the punch line of a joke Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 14 Ethics – a set of rules and standards that govern individual conduct. They also establish right and wrong, and good and bad. Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 15 Texas Department of Criminal Justice PD-22 (rev. 12) General Rules of Conduct and Disciplinary Action Guideline for Rules of Conduct and Disciplinary Action Guidelines for Employees http://www.tdcj.state.tx.us/vacancy/hr-policy/pd-22.pdf Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 16 Falsification of records Introduction of contraband Excessive use of force Officer/Offender relations Sexual Harassment Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 17 Integrity Values Morals Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 18 Moral soundness, honesty, and freedom from corrupting influence or motives Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 19 Beliefs of a person or social group in which they have emotional investment (either for or against something) Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 20 Concern with the judgment of right or wrong, human action, and character Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 21 It is a personal opinion or belief Legal It’s = Ethical ok if not specifically forbidden Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 22 Specific moral choices (I will or I will not) Formed from cultures, families, communities, religious entities, and morals Unethical behaviors • • • • • • Lying Cheating Stealing Tardiness Vulgarity Being inconsiderate Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 23 Rules of standards governing a profession “Work ethic” • No abuse of sick leave • Arriving early (allow time for unforeseen circumstances) Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 24 Trustworthiness Responsibility Respect Caring Citizenship Fairness Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 25 Honesty – prohibits stealing, cheating, fraud, or trickery to get anything of value Loyalty – moral responsibility to promote/protect the interests of an organization Integrity – treating beliefs about right and wrong as ground rules for behavior Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 26 Accountability – accept responsibility for decisions; don’t blame others or take credit for work you didn’t do Self-Restraint – willingness to take advance long-term interests into account Pursuit of Excellence – diligence, perseverance, good work habits, commitment to quality Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 27 Courtesy – treating others with consideration Tolerance & Acceptance – acknowledging another’s beliefs and differences Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 28 Consideration of others Treat others the way you want to be treated Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 29 Contribution to overall good • Charity support or volunteer work • Voting & Jury duty • Reporting crimes Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 30 Equal treatment of each person • Following procedures • Impartial treatment • Objective discipline Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 31 Texas Department of Criminal Justice PD-22 (rev. 12) • “General Rules of Conduct and Disciplinary Action Guideline for Rules of Conduct and Disciplinary Action Guidelines for Employees” • http://www.tdcj.state.tx.us/vacancy/hr-policy/pd-22.pdf Texas Department of Criminal Justice PD-13 (rev. 5) • Sexual Harassment and Discourteous Conduct of a Sexual Nature” • http://www.tdcj.state.tx.us/vacancy/hr-policy/pd-13.pdf The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission • http://www.eeoc.gov/policy/vii.html Copyright © Texas Education Agency 2011. All rights reserved. Images and other multimedia content used with permission. 32