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Ethical Behavior in the Workplace - from U Publish Free Articles Ethical Behavior in the Workplace By: Cathy Warschaw , Posted on: 2006-02-04 Many believe that ethical behavior is some abstract term that sounds nice and looks good on paper, but are confused as to what being ethical really means in the workplace. What if someone told you that everything you need to know about ethical behavior, you learned in kindergarten? That’s right, ethics – or the guidelines of conduct followed in the workplace – were taught to you at a very young age. Practicing ethical behavior is important to you because it can grow a business, promote teamwork among coworkers, and build confidence and trust in each other. Now let’s refresh our memories on what being ethical means. One of the first things your kindergarten teacher probably taught you was to be honest. Behaviors such as, cheating or lying, were considered wrong and could land you in the time-out corner. Practicing honesty by following through on your promises and remaining loyal to your beliefs, can build a solid and respectable reputation in the workplace. An equally important behavior that was repeatedly emphasized was treating others with respect – i.e. – the “Golden Rule” – regardless of sex, age, or other differences. Being respectful towards supervisors, coworkers, and customers promotes an environment of tolerance and openness that is the perfect breeding ground for establishing employee and customer satisfaction and loyalty. But where would honesty and respect get you without responsibility? Responsibility means taking your duties seriously enough to always perform and give at your highest level of performance. If a task seems difficult, don’t give up – find the answer or help you need to complete the work. You are the person who is ultimately responsible for the quality of work you do; take and accept responsibility for your decisions. Full Article: http://www.upublish.info/Article/Ethical-Behavior-in-the-Workplace/13574 |
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