Importance of Work Ethics & Values

VALUES

What are Values?

Values are ideals that guide or qualify your personal conduct, interaction with others, and involvement in your career. Like morals, they

• help you to distinguish what is right from what is wrong and

• inform you on how you can conduct your life in a meaningful way.

Values can be classified into four categories:

• Personal Values

• Cultural Values

• Social Values

• Work Values

Personal Values

Personal values are principles that define you as an individual. Personal values, such as honesty, reliability, and trust, determine how you will face the world and relate with people.

-caring

-courage

-creativity

-friendliness

-honesty

-honour

-independent

plus others

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Cultural Values

Cultural values, like the practice of your faith and customs, are principles that sustain connections with your cultural roots. They help you feel connected to a larger community of people with similar backgrounds.

-roots in tradition

-faith

-linguistic - tie

plus others

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Social Values

Social values are principles that indicate how you relate meaningfully to others in social situations, including those involving family, friends, and co-workers.

-equality

-fairness

-reliability

-family oriented

-environment conscious

-diversity

plus others

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Work Values

Work values are principles that guide your behaviour in professional contexts. They define how you work and how you relate to your co-workers, bosses, and clients. They also reveal your potential for advancement.

-autonomy

-competitiveness

-conscientiousness

-dedication

-loyalty

-punctuality

-teamwork

plus others.

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Identify and Live Your Personal Values

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