Congratulations for finishing our first lesson.

This time you will be introduced

to Work Ethics. Sir Ards is attending the District School’s Press Conference
today. Please study your lesson with your fellow immersionist.
After going through this lesson, you are expected to:
1. define work ethics;
2. enumerate characteristics needed in developing good work ethics;
3. get oriented on the different work ethics; and
4. practice good work ethics.
PRETEST
Directions: Do this in your notebook. Listed below are the characteristics
needed in acquiring good work ethics. Choose the letter that corresponds to
the characteristic related to the scenario happening in the workplace.
A. Commitment to Excellence F. Professionalism
B. Cooperation G. Punctuality
C. Honesty H. Reliability
D. Integrity & Loyalty I. Right Attitude
E. Productivity J. Teamwork
_____ 1. A boss or an employer trusted his/her employee to do his works
because he/she believes that the employee works even without his
employer’s supervision.
_____ 2. An employee has never been late nor absent from his work.
_____ 3. This employee helps other colleagues because he/she believes in the
saying that” Two heads are better than one. “
_____ 4. Being considered as an employee of Work Immersion training, you
have to do your work/job beyond the instruction.
_____ 5. An employee who happens to be given another responsibility reacted
positively and he still accepted the additional work given to him.

LESSON
Imagine you are an employer of a company. There are two applicants
left after previous screenings. But you need only one to fill in the vacant
position. Whom are you going to choose? Is it the applicant with very good
credentials besides being an honor graduate, but during the interview, he
appears to be arrogant as seen on his ways or actions; or is it the other
applicant who is just an ordinary graduate but seems to be humble and
sincere as what is projected in the interview?
Most of the time many choose the second applicant. He may not be as
academically good as the other applicant but the way he answers during the
interview revealed his character; the interviewer considers much the
attitude. That’s why, your attitude towards work is very important which is
about our lesson for today, Work Ethics.
Work Ethics is a group of moral principles, standards of behavior, or set
of values regarding proper conduct in the workplace. (Webster Dictionary)
Some of you after graduation, you might prefer to work right away or others
after college they will go on work. During this Work Immersion, you will be
deployed in a certain institution or company. It is necessary to know if your
actions conform to the work ethics. You can ask yourself: Do I show respect
to everyone in the workplace? Am I becoming rude to others? or Did I tell the
truth about the problem?
There are many instances or stories you heard about employees being
fired from a job or work. What could be the reasons? These are some of
them:
1. Noncompliance with the rules and regulations
2. Harassment to fellow employees
3. Theft or stealing
4. Utterance of offensive language
5. Negligence of the responsibility
6. Troublemakers or frequent cause of conflict
7. Grievous offenses
What are the common Work Ethics that you as an employee should
remember?
A. For attendance
a. Be on time or 10-15 minutes before the time.
b. Don’t abuse leave time.
c. Avoid absences without valid and important reasons.
 B. For character
1. Honesty. An honest employee fosters good reputation to an organization.
So be honest by telling the truth at all times and never attempt stealing nor
theft, just like a tricycle driver who returned the lost money and gadget to
the owner.
2. Punctuality. You need to submit your work early or on time. Always come
to your work 15 minutes before the time.
3. Integrity and Loyalty. Never disclose nor reveal nor share confidential
matters. You must be trustworthy so that people will rely and trust you.
4. Teamwork. Be a good team player with your colleagues in a workplace.
Always help one another to achieve more.
5. Productivity. You have to accomplish more within the stipulated or
specified time. Never use your time for doing nonsense things like chatting,
gossiping, texting, etc.
6. Reliability. It is a quality of being able to be trusted or believed because of
working or behaving well. Your employer trusts you that you can do your own
work without so much supervision. You can also be asked for help at times
your employer and your co-worker.
7. Commitment to Excellence. You do not only work just for compliance, but
you work hard to produce the best output or best quality.
8. Professionalism. It is more than just how you look but it’s a way of
speaking, behaving and even thinking that helps a person to be successful in
the workplace. You must know how to follow all workplace rules. You also
know how to admit if you made a mistake and learn from it. Ask for help if
you’re not sure how to handle a situation. Language is an important aspect
of communication whether you are talking with a co-worker in the privacy of
your own office or to a customer. Practice using language that is appropriate
for the workplace in your everyday conversations so that you get into the
habit of sounding professional. Lastly, always dress up appropriately.
https://www.conovercompany.com/5-ways-to-show-professionalism-in-
theworkplace/
9. Attitude. Many always look for an employee with right attitude. To be a
better employee, you must listen to suggestions. Be positive on different
challenges. You also accept responsibility entrusted to you and admit your
own mistakes if ever you commit one. Respect everyone in the workplace.
Respect begets respect.
10. Cooperation. So how do you demonstrate your cooperation in a
workplace? You’re right...You know how to follow rules and regulations of the
workplace. You also know how to get along with others. Besides, you also
show appreciation of the privileges and never abuse them.
Professional Appearance and Grooming for the Workplace
In today’s competitive and modern business world, it is highly essential
to adhere with professional appearance and grooming for the workplace. You
need to keep in mind the following basic guidelines for good grooming in the
workplace:
1. Always be neat and clean including your teeth, fingernails, face, hair
and even your shoes.
2. Keep your pockets empty and as much as possible avoid tinkling
coins or keys and bulges.
3. Avoid eating candies, smoking cigarettes and chewing gum when
you are inside the office.
4. Use portfolio case or light briefcase when carrying important
documents with you instead of compiling these documents in folders
and carrying these between your armpits.
5. As much as possible get rid of tattoos and body piercings for these
will just make you look untidy and unprofessional.
6. Wear light perfume/cologne and minimize using lots of jewelries.

YOUR OUTPUT FOR TODAY

From the lectures you read about work ethics, write an essay on
how you envision yourself as part of your chosen industry, company, or
organization. How will the work ethics be helpful in maintaining good
work relationship? Write an essay of at least 300 words on a yellow
paper.