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.
for me, my organizational values as a teacher teaching in a school are
1. quality education with out compromizing on standard
2. carrying all students along
3. maintaining a quality student centered learning
4. developing and producing quality students that can compete anywhere in the world
The core values of the organisational I presently occupy are Trust and Integrity — which are applicable everywhere to be honest, including in my department, the Quality Assurance team.
My job is to enure that there’s no deviation from the required standard of our products, while any deviation must be corrected. This integrity on my part will subsequently build trust between the company and the consumers.
the core values that I got to adopt accept and work with are integrity, punctuality, sense of responsibility, inclusion,
OUR VALUES
Integrity: Our word is our bond
Teamwork: We ensure no one is left behind. Our farmers are a part of our team and we ensure they succeed because that’s how we succeed
Fairness: We treat everyone equally, without bias
Service Excellence: We ensure our services are second to none when it comes to taking care of our farmers because we believe we can make Africa the food hub of the world only by working together.
Continuous Improvement: Innovation is our watchword and as such we are always looking for new and more effective ways to service our farmers.
In the company I currently work at, our core values are, Integrity, owner’s mindset, diversity & Inclusion, Innovation, Sustainability and Excellence (Acronym as IODISE ). In carrying out any function as a power plant engineer during the construction of a 3ton boiler, I supervised the project with diligence like my personal project, had to get involved helping the lab our force when the workload was much to ensure a perfect job carried out. The values of an organization can shape an employee’s mindset towards their career pursuit as well as build the individual.
Well As a Language educator that I am ,My core values are Integrity,Dilligence,Resilience and making Impacts.
All these are things that are vital points in line of my work.
Staying true to my work,giving in my best not just teaching the learners for teaching sake,but doing it in the very best way.
Being able to adapt ,tolerate every learner and bring out the best in them.
In my School, there are certain values governing it. They are:
1) Excellence. Excellence is at the heart of everything we do.
2) Inclusion. Diversity is a source of strength and must be understood, valued, supported and leveraged.
3) Innovation. We give invention light and celebrate creativity and innovation.
4) Trust
As a PA, the values that guide my professional approach are time keeping and sincerity.
Same applies for me as a PROJECT MANAGER keeping to time and being sincere to my esteemed and prospective clients.
Sincerity leads to transparency.
In my work as a voiceover artist and writer, operating mainly from home, the values that guide my professional approach align with sincerity and openness. These values are crucial in maintaining transparency with clients. I ensure to only take on projects that align with my capabilities, emphasizing honesty in what services I can provide.
Additionally, the value of collaboration is vital in my industry. When faced with tasks beyond my expertise, I believe in the importance of reaching out to others who can deliver the job with excellence. This collaborative spirit not only upholds the quality of work but also fosters a sense of trust and reliability within the professional community.
Overall, these values not only guide my actions but also contribute to the positive culture within my professional circles, emphasizing not just adherence to rules, but the importance of ethical behavior and shared beliefs in the world of content creation and voiceover.
Asking a person to do any job outside his normal work, the person should be complemented and not seen a right. If one is asked to work overtime, it should be discussed with in the way that he doesn’t feel bad about it