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.
Some ethics and values in my group is honesty and innovation. This has helped us reach out to a lot of our clients. Honesty has several times saved our name as an organization when things go sour, not really always be integrity for us is better.
Some ethics and values in my work place is maintaining honesty, transparency, and accountability in all aspects. This includes being truthful in communication, owning up to mistakes, and making decisions that are in the best interest of our organization
Some ethics and values in my organization includes Empathy, professionalism, respect, collaboration, excellence, time management , risk management etc.
In my organisation, there are several values that not only drive project success but also foster a positive school culture that supports growth, resilience, and community cohesion.
These values are:
Integrity: Acting with honesty and transparency to build trust.
Collaboration: Valuing teamwork and diverse perspectives.
Innovation: Embracing creativity for impactful solutions.
Excellence: Striving for the highest standards in outcomes.
Accountability: Delivering on commitments with clear communication.
Inclusivity: Ensuring every voice is heard and respected.
Sustainability: Focusing on long-term benefits for our community.
In my organization, decisions making are essential to maintain transparency, fairness and trust among stakeholders. This values helps to enhance my relationship with my team mates.
I’m the group I belong we have a slogan we use “Together We Can”. This slogan encompasses the principles and values of the group which are Togetherness, Perseverance, Tenacity and Accountability . With these values, one is not daunted by any obstacle, there is team work,there is constant communication between all parties, there is proper delegation of duties and accountability, there is inclusiveness, no one is left out of planning and execution, each project is seen as ” Our” project.
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In my organization (Real Estate firm), values are the core principles and beliefs that guide the company’s operations, interactions, and decision-making processes. These values influence how the firm approaches clients, manages properties, conducts negotiations, and maintains its reputation within the industry. Some of these organizational values include Integrity, Transparency, Customer-Centricity, Professionalism, Accountability, Market Expertise, Collaboration and teamwork.
In my organization, our values are;
Integrity
Innovation
Teamwork
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In my organization,our values are integrity
Innovation
Team work
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We achieve a lot holding these values dearly,we give client to notch services,working as a team with integrity,bringing new ideas to the table,prompt response to clients complain.