2. Felix-Fechenbach Berufskolleg IT-Classes Work Ethics Program Geared to the Needs of Business & Industry

3. Student Orientation Session  Objectives:  Define work ethics  Discuss importance in the workplace  Demonstrate understanding of the connection between employment & good work ethics  Understand the grading & reporting procedure of work ethics in the classroom

4. Can you give me a definition of work ethics? What are good work ethics traits?

5. Work Ethics Definition:  Ethics are the values and behaviors which people feel are moral. In other words, “ethics” is the name we give to our values or good behavior. So a positive work ethic is the collection of all the values and actions that people feel are appropriate in the work place.

6. Morals & Values  Morals relate to right and wrong.  Values are beliefs that a person feels are very important.  Our behavior is most often a reflection of our values.

7. How does my definition of work ethics  relate to your definition?

8. What does Work Ethics Mean?

9. Work Ethics The Big Ten Traits

10. ATTENDANCE  Attends class  Arrives/leaves on time  Notifies instructor in advance of planned absences

11. CHARACTER  Displays loyalty, honesty, trustworthiness, dependability, reliability, initiative, self-discipline, and self-responsibility

12. TEAMWORK  Respects the rights of others  Respects confidentiality  Teamworker  Cooperative  Assertive  Displays customer service attitude  Seeks opportunities for continuous learning  Demonstrates mannerly behavior

13. APPEARANCE  Displays appropriate dress, grooming, hygiene, and etiquette

14. ATTITUDE  Demonstrates a positive attitude  Appears self-confident  Has realistic expectations of self

15. PRODUCTIVITY  Follows safety practices  Conserves materials  Keeps work area neat & clean  Follows directions & procedures  Makes up assignments punctually  Participates

16. ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS  Manifests skill in prioritizing and management of time & stress  Demonstrates flexibility in handling change

17. COMMUNICATION  Displays appropriate nonverbal & oral skills  Eye contact  Body language

18. COOPERATION  Displays leadership skills  Appropriately handles criticism, conflicts, & complaints  Demonstrates problem-solving capability  Maintains appropriate relationships with supervisors & peers  Follows chain of command

19. RESPECT  Deals appropriately with cultural/racial diversity  Does not engage in harassment of any kind

20. Do you want to…  Do Better…  Gain Promotions…  Achieve Greater Results…  Make More Money…  Become a Leader in the Business World?

21. To be in the Upper 50%  Show up Reliability is important!

22. To be in the Upper 30%  Show up on time Dependability earns dividends!

23. To be in the Upper 20%  Show up on time, ready to go! It’s performance that counts!

24. Why are work ethics important to employers?

25. Why does technical education believe work ethics are important?  Advisory committees tell us

26. What to expect from the work ethics program?  Expect employers to ask to see your transcript when applying for a job