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.
In the organization for, some of the key values in ensuring we deliver the best are:
-Care and connection; Show care and willingness to help clients at all times.
-Excellent service; For every client we must make an impact they can see or feel.
Wale Oyegunle
Cohort 16 Team 8
In the organization where I am currently interning, one of the core values is integrity and honesty. I firmly believe that these values are essential for driving an organization forward. Honesty and integrity not only foster trust but also create a solid foundation for sustainable success.
Personally, I aspire to embody these principles in my professional and personal conduct. Being honest is a trait I strive to be known for, as it helps shape my character into that of a trustworthy and reliable individual. Embracing integrity and honesty aligns with my desire to contribute positively to the organization and to be seen as a person of strong ethical standards.
Team 9
In my workplace (Financial institution) , work ethics, values, and morals are centered around
1) objectivity: when decisions are been made on solid evidence without misinformation or favor.
2) confidentiality: sensitive documents are to be kept secret and should not be declared to a third party except when the law demands it(court order).
3)Integrity: be it in personal life or work life, one must have integrity which is what defines the character of an individual.
The organization I work with has values such as nurture, innovation, service, integrity, which means that any project I handle, I must represent this in my actions. I handle project with integrity and ensure it meets clients needs through innovative ideas.
The values my organization esteem highly are transparency, feedback and honesty.
These are employed in our project delivery as they enable us adhere to our standard operating procedures.
Transparency demands that information are openly shared. Bids openly done. Contractors selection, etc attended to as specified in the project. Feedback is a core value too. It is never overlooked since it plays a very prominent role in addressing imminent challenges. They also serve as assessments to the progress or otherwise of the project.
Honestly in this case, demands that details are not shrouded I’m mysteries. Undue expectations are nipped also. Individual team members are notified of these values to enable them align.
Any organization that doesn’t pay attention to ethics is bound to make mockery of their integrity.
Some of our core values are transparency, honesty and continuous improvement. In a project involving the community, we ensure their is clear communication and linkage between the investors ,the management and the community.Ensuring that the community benefit from the project and the end objective of obtaining carbon credits as we conserve our environment is met.
In the organization i worked for, their core values are integrity, collaboration and Excellence. They build strong teams that can overcome any tasks given to them
In the organization I work for, one of our core values is ‘Customer satisfaction’ as we seek to satisfy our customers by putting them first and ensuring that their needs are met.
I’m part of a community focused on empowering and shaping Administrative Assistants to become industry leaders in any field they find themselves in, and our core values significantly influence how we approach projects to enable our success. Here are a few of our key values and their impact on our work:
1) Professional Development: We prioritize continuous learning and growth. This means that in our projects, we focus on providing opportunities for skills development.
2) Collaboration and Networking: We consider the essence of building strong professional networks this translates to organizing events online platforms where members can share experiences, and resources, and support each other.
3) Integrity and Accountability: We strive to maintain honesty, this means maintaining transparency in our processes, and being accountable for our actions. This builds trust within the community and with external partners.
These values shape how we plan, execute, and evaluate our projects.
Values foster a positive and productive work environment .Treating colleagues, clients, and customers with dignity and kindness.