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    Workplace ethics and etiquette are important for establishing positive and productive work environments. Workplace ethics are the set of values and standards that govern appropriate behavior between employers, employees, customers, and vendors. This includes treating others with respect, complying with company policies, and conducting business responsibly. Proper workplace etiquette also establishes guidelines for social interactions and professionalism through policies on attire, communication, and maintaining clean workspaces. Following ethics and etiquette creates trust, unity among coworkers, and allows work to function smoothly. Upholding high standards of conduct is important for both organizations and individuals.

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    Workplace ethics and etiquette are important for establishing positive and productive work environments. Workplace ethics are the set of values and standards that govern appropriate behavior between employers, employees, customers, and vendors. This includes treating others with respect, complying with company policies, and conducting business responsibly. Proper workplace etiquette also establishes guidelines for social interactions and professionalism through policies on attire, communication, and maintaining clean workspaces. Following ethics and etiquette creates trust, unity among coworkers, and allows work to function smoothly. Upholding high standards of conduct is important for both organizations and individuals.

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    WORKPLACE ETHICS AND ETIQUETTES

    Workplace Ethics

    Workplace is a location from where somebody either works as an entrepreneur or for an


    employer. This place can be a room, office, institution, industry or a factory.

    It is very important for each and everyone to follow some ethics and etiquettes in the place that
    they work. The place of work may vary but is important to follow some etiquettes and ethical
    behavior to build a successful career.

    Workplace ethics are the set of values, moral principles, and standards that need to be followed
    by both employers and employees in the place that they work. It is the set of rules and
    regulations that need to be followed by all staff of the workplace. To ensure a healthy
    relationship with the employer, the co workers and the customers; the industry implements a set
    of ethics. It is basically the morality of any individual at the workplace.

    Ethical behavior in the workplace include respecting all of one's colleagues, customers and
    vendors, choosing to work with suppliers that source materials responsibly and complying
    with the company's code of conduct policy.

    Work ethics is how one governs his or her personal standards while workplace ethics determine
    ones performance individually as an employee and ones performance in dealing the internal and
    external affairs of the industry. It ensures

    1. Positive vibes in the workplace

    2. Creates credibility

    3. Unites people

    4. Smooth functioning of the work

    5. Strengthens the bond between the employees and the employer

    Few Workplace Ethics for an Organization

    1. Rules and regulations ought to be same for everyone.

    2. Company’s policies need to be communicated clearly to each and every one. 

    3. An organization ought to respect its employees to expect the same in return. 

    4. Organization should not expect employees to attend office 365 days a year.

    5. Give employees the space they require.


    6. Should not be too strict with the employees

    7. Employers have a moral obligation to look out for the welfare of employees

    Workplace Ethics for an Employee

    1. Obey the company’s rules & regulation

    2. Communicate effectively

    3. Develop professional relationships

    4. Take responsibility

    5. Practice professionalism

    6. Be accountable and uphold trust

    7. Show initiative without being told

    8. Respect your colleagues

    9. Work smarter

    Some of the unethical behaviors at workplaces are

    Telling lies, plagiarism or taking credit of others work, verbal or physical abuse, violence,
    belittling, sexual harassment, forcing non official work, theft and corruption, unpaid overtime
    job, undue pressure, nepotism, poor/ unhygienic/ unfriendly work environment, unrealistic
    expectations

    Ethics tries to create a sense of right and wrong in the organizations and often when the law fails,
    it is the ethics that may stop organizations from harming the society or environment.

    Workplace Etiquette

    Work etiquette is a code that governs the expectations of social behavior in a workplace. This


    code is put in place to "respect and protect time, people, and processes.” Etiquettes may vary
    from society to society or between countries, while some are universally accepted ones.

    Etiquettes to be followed in a workplace

    1. Stand straight, establish proper eye contacts, and check the body language

    2. Follow dress code and be punctual

    3. Shake hands to greet someone (though not during Covid 19)


    4. Don’t be too personal

    5. Respect people’s personal space

    6. Communicate efficiently whether it is a one to one communication, public communication or


    communication using multi media.

    7. Do not interrupt when somebody says something.

    8. Do not use a language that others don’t understand.

    9. Let the words or action not hurt anybody

    10. Maintain neatness in the work area, work bay or cubical

    To be a successful professional one must follow

    Openness to experience: be curious and innovative

    Conscientiousness: be goal-driven and detail-oriented

    Extraversion: be outgoing and enthusiastic

    Agreeableness: be cooperative and flexible

    Neuroticism: be anxious and volatile

    Sample Question with Answer

    How would you describe your work ethic?

    Example #1
    "I am a very dedicated and loyal employee. I saw on your website that you describe your
    company as honest, transparent and you go the extra mile for your clients. My work ethic is the
    same. I am honest, flexible, and come ready to work hard for my employer every day."
    Example #2
    "My work ethic can be described as reliable, honest, and consistent. You are welcome to speak to
    my references in regards to my work ethic. I am very proud of my reputation as a reliable
    executive assistant."
    Example #3
    "I see myself as driven, dependable, and loyal. I always have my eye on the prize and what I
    want to achieve; I am always ready to jump into action whenever someone needs me. I stick with
    a company for the long term and love to grow with one organization. I believe that my managers
    would describe me as loyal and dependable, as well."
    Example #4
    "I count myself among the most dedicated teachers, not only to my students but also to my
    school. I am hardworking, humble, kind, and passionate. I wake up every single day excited to
    go to work, excited about my job, my students, my school community. I want to bring my
    passion, humility, and drive to light up a new room and new school, hopefully, yours."
    Example #5
    "I am a very dedicated and loyal employee. I saw on your website that you describe your facility
    as honest, transparent and you go the extra mile for your patients. My work ethic is the same. I
    am honest, flexible, and come ready to work hard for my patients every day."

    Assignment Topics

    1. Make a list of five ethics and five etiquettes to be followed in a workplace with relevant case
    studies.

    2. Imagine and explain the condition of an industry without any ethics or etiquettes in 500 words.

    References

    https://bizfluent.com/info-8314154-ethical-employee-behavior-workplace.html

    https://www.managementstudyguide.com/workplace-ethics.htm

    https://www.formpl.us/blog/workplace-ethics

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Work_etiquette

    https://www.careereducation.columbia.edu/resources/etiquette-workplace

    https://ecampusontario.pressbooks.pub/communicationatwork/chapter/10-2-professionalism-etiquette-and-ethical-
    behaviour/

    https://www.mockquestions.com/interview/Common+Interview+Questions

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