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.
Integrity and building faith through reliable customer relation.
These outlined values helps me to be focused on the ultimate roles,
In the organization where i work, Integrity, Excellence and sustainability are held as our core values. The knowledge of these being our core values has been of great impact in my behavior anytime i am on a team, either on assignment or project. I am always conscious of these values as such I ensure excellence in rendering my services to business partners on behalf of my organization while displaying the best of integrity. This has overtime, shaped my person to an ethical minded individual in other dealings of my life.
The core values of black diamond foundation is imbeded in the promotion of local technology. This seeks to promote indigenous innovation with the aim of adding value to the economy
Part of my organisational culture is that male and female staff are not allowed to have physical contact
As a teacher and as someone who is looked up to (role model) i should be committed, compassionate, positive and conscientious in all i do because some frigil hearts are watching and observing.
As a librarian, upholding ethics and values is crucial in fulfilling my duties. Ensure equitable access to information, respecting users’ privacy, and promoting intellectual freedom. Uphold honesty, integrity, and professionalism in cataloging, classification, and dissemination of knowledge. Strive for inclusivity, fostering an environment where diverse perspectives are acknowledged and respected. Ethical considerations should guide collection development, ensuring a balanced representation of ideas.
As a marketer and business support manager, my values includes making things done as at when due and keeping in mind the interest of the company, I should be transparent when dealing with clients and customers satisfaction should also be my priority
I am part of an educational group and our values include integrity and commitment . As a student commitment is a value which has proven to be very important in my educational journey as lack of commitment to my work could lead to laziness and lack of interest and this could prove to be very negative for me. Integrity also play a crucial role in how i operate as a student, as it is of utmost importance that I am faithful and honest in all i that i do and i dont try to take shortcuts during my educational journey
For me, you cannot give what you don’t have, as a leader in an organisation, you have to lead by example. So in your work place as a PM the value you want has to be seen in you. Leadership by example. You can not set a ruler and turn to be the one breaking such rules,
As a health worker,safety of patients and workers is key as well as respect,compassion and confidentiality of patients health details.
As a health worker,safety of patients and workers is key as well as respect,compassion and confidentiality of patients health details.
As a talent manager, my value is been trustworthy and been open and transparent.
My artist should be able to trust me in making the right decisions when it comes to producers, mixers and always exploring better opportunities to get his/her song out to the world in the best way.
I should be open and transparent when it to comes to Finances and getting the best deals for him/her