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.
Hi, my name is Stephanie, the core values of my organisation are integrity, empathy, excellence and respect.
Core values in an organization is very important because it helps keep order and oneness in an organization. Core values help the organization tell its story without thinking twice.
I have a group of friends and we’re thunkingbif building an organisation where our value speaks as the most functional unit of our organisation. Excellence is the height of it and everything we do is to that end
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M name is Evelyn W. Samuel.
My organisation’s value are excellence, loyalty, integrity and respect
Never bring your personal life to the work place and respect your coworkers
Another core values that we uphold is integrity, discipline and self control( mixing business with pleasure).
Aside from organization ethics, personal ethics and moral principles helps shape one’s attitude to work. When you possess the highest level of integrity, you won’t get involved in shady deals that could ruin your reputation.
The organisation I belong to has integrity as one of its organisational values. That is, you have to be transparent with the client and among coworkers, and you have to foster synergy.
Hi my name is Pamela
The core values in my organisation are communication, respect, empathy, safety, and trust.