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 core values in my organization are: transparent communication, accountability and intergrity
I work for an organization where a code of ethics is fundamental, and all new employees of this organization must sign and commit to scrupulous compliance with this code, which contains the following values:
Respect, excellence, integrity, team spirit and innovation.
They are all important, but for me the most important is RESPECT. You can’t achieve anything without respect. Respect for yourself and respect for others. It’s our oldest and most widespread traditional African value. A project manager who is intelligent and innovative but has no respect for others will never have a good career.
The second cardinal value is integrity. Moral integrity is absolutely essential and keeping one’s word is also fundamental. An organization or business where there is no integrity, no morals, but rather duplicity, lies and cunning, is doomed to extinction and disappear.
The core values in my organization are deligence, integrity, responsibility and accountability, dicpline and professional ism. These values help to promote any organization.
The values of my organization include Honesty, Intergrity, Diligence, Responsibility and Innovation. This makes working on tasks and projects easier and with little or not stress.
Let’s consider when I worked as a part of an organization, “The Tavern Lounge,” which prioritizes sustainability, innovation, and teamwork. Some of their organizational values might include:
– Environmental responsibility
– Creativity and experimentation
– Collaboration and open communication
– Diversity and inclusivity
– Customer-centric approach
These values would significantly influence project work at The Tavern Lounge in the following ways:
– Environmental responsibility: Each Projects was focused on developing sustainable solutions, minimizing waste in every department and reducing carbon footprints.
– Creativity and experimentation: each teams; kitchen and bar were encouraged to think outside the box, explore new ideas, and iterate on what they watch on YouTube cooking videos and how to set up the restaurant area for dinners.
– Collaboration and open communication: Everybody whether kitchen, bar, restaurant, lodging department worked together, sharing knowledge and feedback to ensure effective project execution.
– Diversity and inclusivity: All projects was aimed at addressing different customer needs, and each team strived to include diverse perspectives to showcase their expertise.
– Customer-centric approach: All the projects done was to put customer satisfaction into consideration, gathering feedback and iterating to meet evolving customer needs.
These values helped our organization shape project goals, decision-making, and team dynamics, ensuring that “The Tavern Lounge” deliveries aligned with their core principles
In my organization, our values are:
Integrity, teamwork, accountability, Innovation and sustainability. This values align with my value as an individual thus making it possible to achieve my organizational goal.
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The values of my organization is “SPICES”
S – SAFETY
P – PROFESSIONALISM
I – INTEGRITY AND DISCIPLINE
C – COMMITMENT TO STAKEHOLDERS
E- EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE DELIVERY
S- SUSTAINABILITY.
Values are indeed driving force of an organization, however it takes those who moral conscious to key into company values and promote the values through their responsibilities and service delivery.
At my present place of work we have our ethical values like.
1. Do what you say you will do
2. Be accountable
3. Be accessable (available for customers)
4. Your integrity should be intact………
The values of my organization are; Honesty and integrity, simplicity, innovation, excellence.
Honesty and integrity : Being open and transparent in how we do business. This ensures our relationships are always based on mutual understanding.
Simplicity: Offering simple, stylish eyewear options at an affordable price point.
Innovation: Continually pushing the boundaries of fashion and design.
Excellence: Striving for excellence in all aspects of the brand, from design to production to customer service.
Our core value is National Development through Innovation. We believe that being open to and fostering innovation ultimately leads to National Development. Hence, our focus on supporting innovation at all levels.