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.
The values of my organization are: Responsibility: In project management each person should be acceptable for the outcome of the project and take ownership of their actions and decision.
Honesty: Both PM and team members should uphold the highest standard of integrity and professional ethics, they must communicate truthfully and transparently, admit mistakes when necessary and take corrective actions to maintain project integrity.
Respect: Creation of environment where all team members feel valued and included, regardless of their background or personal characteristics.
As a Logistics/Material Coordinator, the values we hold dear to is delivering quality materials, tools or equipment. We also value specified timely delivery.
As customer service representative the core values and moral principles in the organization include:
Effective communication: you must talk to your customers with respect while attending to your customers.
Appropriate Dress code: You won’t be allowed to dress anyhow to work,you must dress properly with the company uniform.
Problem solving: the aim of company is to provide services to their customers and solve pressing and futures needs of their customers.
Late coming can never be condone.
Reporting: as CSR,you must report your daily work to your supervisor .
One of the core values in my organization is to be transparent (being honest in my work and ensure all teammates are being carried along with all transparency)
As a student, some of my organisational values include:
Collaboration-> teamwork and collective problem solving are prioritized as they encourage knowledge-sharing among the students.
Accountability-> taking responsibility for assigned tasks and projects so that tasks are delivered on time and high-quality standards are maintained.
Integrity-> upholding honesty and ethical standards to ensure adherence to safety regulations and industry standards.
As a medical laboratory scientist some of our values include:
1. Professionalism: i am expected to maintain professional decorum and composure, and maintain confidentiality and integrity.
2. Communication: communicate effectively with patients, colleagues, management, and the public.
3. Respect the rights, welfare and dignity of patients
4. Honesty in reporting of test results.
5. To maintain competence through continuous professional development.
Organizational values
Teamwork: Emphasizing collaboration and cooperation among workers, this value highlights the importance of working together towards common goals.
Accountability: This value reflects a commitment to taking responsibility for one’s actions and decisions.
As a Training Technology Administrator, I’ve reflected on our organization’s values:
– Community-focused: Prioritizing community well-being in training programs.
– Innovation: Embracing technology to enhance community health programs.
– Collaboration: Working closely with stakeholders for successful project implementation.
These values influence my work by:
– Encouraging innovation in training delivery and technical support.
– Prioritizing community needs in training programs.
– Fostering collaboration for seamless project implementation.
By embracing these values, I can deliver effective training programs, provide better technical support, and contribute to our community health projects’ success.
Some Values that exists in my workplace.
1. Prioritizing customer needs and satisfaction.
2. *Innovation
3. *Collaboration
4. *Accountability
5. Integrity
6. Respect
7. Excellence
These values go a long way in aiding the actualization of a project.
One among the values of my organisation is delivering lessons using the 21 century skills in order to equip learners for challenges ahead