This document discusses the importance of work ethics for professionals. It defines work ethics as a set of standards and rules for satisfactory job performance, including sincerity, respect, regularity and punctuality. Key characteristics of good work ethics are identified as attendance, character, teamwork, appearance, attitude, productivity, organization, communication, cooperation and respect. Maintaining proper work ethics is important for both the individual and their workplace.

1. Kuliah 3 Etika Profesi dan Bisnis
Oleh Coky Fauzi Alfi
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Work Ethics:
Being a Professional

2. Topics
• Professionalism
• Definition of Work Ethics
• Characteristics of Work Ethics

3. Professionalism

4. What Do We Mean When We Say,
“Act Like a Professional”?

6. Professionalism isn’t just a set of
appearances–neatness, good
grooming, “shop talk” and the like.
Nor is it just technical skill; many
technically skilled people are not
really professional.

7. Professionalism defined by who you
are (inner character), what you do
(behavior exhibited) and how others
perceive you (image projected).

8. To be a Professional needs
a strong work ethics

9. Definition of Work Ethics

10. Work ethics are a set of standards and rules that
are required by an individual for satisfactory
work performance.
Work ethics have two types:
1. Personal (i.e. Sincerity, respect for the job,
regularity, punctuality, seriousness)
2. Specific to a work situation
– Keeping certain information confidential
– Maintaining cordial relation with clients and
agencies
– Being prepared to take up new tasks

11. Need for Work Ethics
Work
Work
Worker
Place

12. Characteristics of Work Ethics

13. 1. Attendance
2. Character
3. Team Work
4. Appearance
5. Attitude
6. Productivity
7. Organizational Skills
8. Communication Skills
9. Cooperation
10.Respect

14. Attendance
Attendance often have a large impact
on individual and team
success.
Absenteeism can also
profoundly impact
job performance
and retention.

15. How to Maintain Good Attendance
• Make work a high priority
• Know your schedule
• Make use of an alarm clock
• Get enough sleep
• Arrange your transportation
• Inform your supervisor
of an absence

16. Character
• Loyalty
• Honesty
• Trustworthiness
• Dependability
• Reliability
• Initiative
• Self-discipline
• Self-responsibility

17. Team Work
• Respecting the
rights of others
• Being a team worker
• Being cooperative
• Being assertive
• Displaying a customer service attitude
• Seeking opportunities for continuous learning
• Demonstrating mannerly behavior
• Respecting confidentiality

18. Appearance
“A person makes their
first impression of
someone in three
seconds.”
• Dress Appropriately
• Personal hygiene
• Good manners

19. Attitude
• Demonstrating
a positive attitude
• Appearing self
confident
• Having realistic
expectations for self

20. Productivity
• Following safety procedures
• Conserving materials
• Keeping the work area neat and clean
• Following directions
properly

21. Organizational Skills
• Preparing for assignments at home
• Prioritize–whats most important?
• Set timetables–list what you have achieved
and what is still pending
• Spend time wisely

22. Communication Skills
• Verbal or nonverbal must
be clear
• To the point
• Empathetic
• We must always treat others
as we would like others
to treat us

23. Cooperation
• Developing good working relationships
• Following the chain of command
• Good at conflict management
• Being a good problem solver

24. Respect
• Work to the best
of your ability
• Do what’s asked
the first time
• Accept and
acknowledge an
individuals talents
and knowledge

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