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ASPECT'S GUIDE TO SUCCESS AT WORK
Ethics at Work
Ethics are the principles or standards that
govern our actions. Ethical behaviour at work can be summarized as
honesty, accountability and respect.
Here are some reminders of the practical
applications of ethics.
Respect
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Respect for self: a healthy lifestyle, optimism and confidence. |
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Respect for others: positive work relationships, based on
effective communication and appropriate behaviour. |
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Respect for the organization: taking an interest in the work
being done, and caring for the workplace. |
Accountability
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Taking responsibility for and "owning" your actions and
mistakes. |
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Avoiding making excuses or blaming others. |
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Admitting to "not knowing", and then finding out, to avoid
making mistakes. |
Honesty
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Being
truthful. |
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Avoiding "time theft" by being on time, keeping personal tasks
out of the workplace and by committing to a full day's work. |
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Not
assuming personal use of workplace equipment or taking work
supplies home. |
Making Ethical Decisions
If you are unsure about the ethics of a
situation it may help to ask yourself these questions:
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Is it
legal? |
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How
does it make you feel? |
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What
if your actions were made public? |
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Will
it harm anyone? |
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Is it
fair? |
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Would
you feel differently if it were your business? If you were the
customer? |
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