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.
As an architect, commitment, application of skills, solving critical issues, initiating new ways of achieving greatness, adherence to details and specifications are the key value to the field.
In my organisation, ethical values such as honesty, integrity, accountability, efficiency and effectiveness are held in high esteem. Having been in the organisation and living by the ethics, it has placed the organisation in a high standard. Working together a a team is also very important and necessary.
As a PM, having these core values and more are very expedient.
As a financial analyst, Accountability,professionalism, transpiracy,honesty is the key to the success of an organization
As a Project Manager, i think transparency, accountability, Teamwork and honesty is a major trait expected.
Tolerance. This gives room for constructive suggestions and discussions that help to give a smooth project execution. It breeds good ideas after constructive brainstorming. Tolerance is a value needed in all projects, I believe.
As a project manager we are supposed to be accountable,diligent and honest in whatever we do
Values are the bedrock of any organisation and must be put to practice
One of the values that, I have learnt to imbibe is “safety”. Working in a logistics company has taught me to be safety conscious, even at home and in every situation.
The basic organisational values of the organisation I work with are: Integrity, boldness, honesty, trust, accountability and commitment to Customers.
A worker who has a has and does everything to protect his/her integrity works diligently in dispatching hisher functions. Self confidence which is a great spice for effective work is the fruit of bodness. With honesty, clear efforts coud be harnessed in order to solve roblems that my come up as well as attain set goals on time. Good network of trust built amongst team mates including the pm is a catalyst for resounding success in unity even as accountability is ensured. As workers are called to be accountable, every step of the project handled by identified persons is handled perfectly Nd due reports presented clearly for better followup and the delivery of the project in du time. All these put together culminate to express the positive commitment to clients for their satisfaction on time
As an entrepreneur honesty, transparency, and humility are the key values that have helped me grow my business to where it is today, and I think every project manager should embody these values.
As the lead tailor and the creative Director of my organization fifthrubies. Some of our values are : Reliability and Honesty. This value makes our customers trust us and our ability to deliver clothes as and when due.
Or work ethic is top notch as we put in the work for impeccable finishing and attention to details when making any outfit.
As a sales person, customer support, openness and commitment which are strong will to win in market place should be seen visibly in a project manager. These value will shape him in communication and delivery a project.
Values are the bedrock of any organisation and must be put to practice,as a project manager you most be transparent and you are accountable to any product delivered
A project manager must be a person of integrity and display transparency as his or her value to stakeholders and team members as well.
One of the values of my organization is non-compromising standards, you can therefore not be too familiar with the job and forget that you have a standard to follow