Pre-Immersion – Grade 12

Quarter 3 – Module 2: Work Ethics

First Edition, 2020

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PRE - IMMERSION

Quarter 3
Module 2
Work Ethics
Expectations - This points to the set of knowledge and skills that
you will learn after completing the module.

Pretest - This measures your prior knowledge about the lesson at

hand.

Recap - This part of the module provides a review of concepts and

skills that you already know about a previous lesson.

Lesson - This section discusses the topic in the module.

Activities - This is a set of activities that you need to perform.

Wrap-Up - This section summarizes the concepts and application of

the lesson.

Valuing - This part integrates a desirable moral value in the lesson.

Posttest - This measures how much you have learned from the
entire module.
EXPECTATIONS
This is your self-learning module on Pre-Immersion. All the activities provided
in this lesson will help you learn and understand Work Ethics.

After going through this module, 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.

L E S S ON

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
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What are the common Work Ethics that you as an employee should remember?

A. For attendance
ATTENDANCE a. Be on time or 10-15 minutes before the time.
Matters b. Don’t abuse leave time.
c. Avoid absences without valid and important
reasons.

B.

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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.

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6. 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.

Photo courtesy of Weng Dimagiba, RHS

8. 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.

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a. 9. Commitment to
Excellence You do not only work
just for compliance but you work
hard to produce the best output
or best quality.

G—12 ICT of Santolan HS

10. 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-the-
workplace/
11. 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.

photo courtesy of Merely Fos,KHS

12. 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.

Image taken during JDVP at GIST, Pasig

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: Wear
business suits in basic colors.
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.
https://futureofworking.com/professional-appearance-and-grooming-for-the-workplace/