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.
In my organisation, our values are integrity, trust and promptness. We ensure that our products are not adulterated and our clients get their goods supplied to them according to whatever agreement we’ve had before the purchase.
In my work as both a drama minister and event planner, I am guided by several key values that shape my approach to projects and interactions with others. These values include:
– Integrity
– Excellence
– Teamwork
– Service and Compassion
– Creativity and Innovation
These principles ensure that I prioritize the client’s needs and the purpose of the message in my project management. They help me maintain a balance between professionalism and personal care, ultimately leading to more fulfilling and impactful
Value is what give a project manager direction and make him peculiar among other individuals or personnel in a project
Spirituality, Integrity, possibility mindset, and diligence are some of the core values of my institution. The institution is always ready to instill these values in the students admitted. These values are enforced in the program and the school’s smooth running.
Sound judgement and sound character are the core values of my institution. The institution is always ready to entrenched these values in the students admitted. These values are enforced in the programme and smooth running of the school.
In my organization the moral principles are integrity, loyalty, trustworthy, honesty, excellence in all I do and following the golden rule.Upholding this principles helps enhance my relationship with my team mates. Organization value is what drive an organization to excellence, growth and success.
Honestly, integrity, dedication has been my personal core valves which has been helping me to get my desired goals been achieved.
Personally, my moral principles are not limited to to the foollowing: integrity, loyalty, trustworthy, honesty, excellence (in all I do), and following the golden rule. Upholding this principles helps enhance my relationship with my team mates.
Organization values is what drives an organization to excellence, growth and successes.
As an individual, my personal values are honesty, transparency, truthfulness, diligence, hardwork, competency, dedication, etc.
The above values help keep me focused on my vision which is to deliver excellent services to my clients.
In my organisation, our core main value is integrity, loyalty, trustworthy, innovations, excellence, honour, also the ability to help others(team work), lastly value for money- what you pay for is what you get.