As we talked about before in this module, it’s important for project managers to work ethically. This means doing the right thing, not just following rules. There are written rules and laws, but there are also moral rules and values.
What are these moral rules and values? Let’s break it down with some explanations and examples.
Moral rules are like a list of dos and don’ts for how a person should behave. For instance, one moral rule is “don’t steal.”
Values are strong beliefs that guide how we act in different situations. They show what we think is good behavior. Values can be personal, but they can also be shared in groups like companies. When a bunch of people in the same group share these values, they shape how everyone acts in that group.
In companies, these shared values are super important. They make up the core of what the company’s culture is all about. These values are a small set of important beliefs that don’t change much, and they really influence how people act at work.
For example, The Open University (2019) has some values they believe in:
In our work, we stick to The Open University values of being inclusive, innovative, and responsive.
The value of being inclusive and innovative is a big part of what people do at The Open University. They use this value to make sure everyone can access knowledge through new and creative solutions.
Values and moral rules help everyone know how to behave in a group or at work. It’s good to think about them to understand how they affect the decisions we make when working on projects.
Think about the values your workplace or a group you’re in follows. Can you name some of these values? How do these values affect how you work on projects? Share your thoughts with other learners in the discussion below.
As a plumber, I do get plumbing contracts to deliver. In the course of carrying out the work, I engage other experience hands to facilitate the work so I can deliver on time. One key value towards those I engage to assist is fair pay. I make sure I don’t under pay any. That serves as a motivation to always respond each time I need their assistance.
As a plumber, I do get plumbing contracts to deliver. In the course of carrying out the work, I engage other experience hands to facilitate the work so I can deliver on time. One key value towards those I engage to assist is fair pay. I make sure I don’t under pay any. That serves as a motivation to always responds each I need their assistance.
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One of the values at my work place is leverage. And zero excuses.
This values affect how I work on project in the sense that, there will always be difficult situations and decisions to make, but also there will always be a solution.
In my place of work, we believe no matter how beautiful an excuse sounds or looks. It is always an excuse an it doesn’t get the job done.
Alee believe in leveraging in all forms and aspects.
The scope of ethics is basically the rules and guide of PM. In every organisation there are rules and regulations binding every member in order to deliver their job(s).
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