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.
My company’s core values include;
1. Safety
2. Adequate planning
3. Flexibility
4. Best practices
5. Customer’s satisfaction
It is expected of us to DO IT WELL always
As a civil engineer,there are rules and ethical conducts that are expected of you in any organisation you find himself. One of such is not compromise at ANY level of pre or post construction…
My team as IT Support Specialist has constant interaction among team members and people we serve. Therefore, we have to share common values that will help us to achieve common goals. Supporting each other, sharing information, good communication, mutual respect, and innovation are things that every member must possess in order to avoid any misbehavior and provide a better and required service.
To my view, every team should have common values and goal that can drive them to achieve better results. Remarkable things happen when both goals and values are deeply shared!
The organization with which I am affiliated upholds a set of core values: Excellence, Leadership, Integrity, and Teamwork. These values are not only easy to understand but also resonate deeply with all team members, who are referred to as such within the organization. It is a deliberate intention of the organization that these values permeate every aspect of our work, particularly in the design projects we undertake. We strive for excellence in all our endeavors, ensuring that each design reflects our commitment to quality and innovation. Moreover, we approach our work with a strong sense of teamwork, recognizing and valuing the contributions of each team member. Decisions are not made unilaterally; rather, they are a result of collaborative efforts where every voice is heard and considered.
By adhering to these values and practices, we believe that we not only set ourselves apart but also emerge as leaders within our industry. Our collective dedication to excellence, integrity, and teamwork enables us to consistently deliver outstanding results and uphold the highest standards of professionalism.
My organisations core values are team work, inclusivity and wellbeing of all.
Our core values at 360° growth initiative are Excellent, Dedication, mutual respect, integrity, patriotism, collaborative efforts, kindness, generosity, fairness and humanity
Being a project manager in distribution company in nigeria requires a lot ethics and value to deal with consumers, especially when it has to do with money and to avoid conflict of interest
In my church group which I’m part of , we have an institutionalized value system which forms the bedrock of our culture. It has the acronym V.A.L.U.E.S which means
V- value for people
A-Adapting to God’s word.
L- Loving relationships
U- Undiluted worship
E- Excellence
S-:Small groups
I am an intern in a Public Relations company and the values are commitment, dedication and accountability. We are committed to our work and clients in an ‘all or nothing’ fashion. We are dedicated to the success of all our projects and clients and accountable for the entire process of PR for any given project. These values affect our works both as individuals and group in the sense that we clearly understand the expectations of the client and the company boss and these values guide us in the right path to achieve set goals.
As a banker, the core values are confidentiality, transparency, accountability and dedication. This way any form of irregularities like fraud, theft , cheating etc are discouraged which are issues facing bankers.