This document provides an overview of work ethics for students. It defines work ethics as standards of conduct and values for job performance. Key characteristics of good work ethics discussed include attendance, productivity, character, organizational skills, teamwork, communication, appearance, cooperation, attitude, and respect. The document includes activities for students to identify right and wrong behaviors at work and how they would handle various ethical situations. It also lists specific actions to maintain good attendance.

1. WORK IMMERSION
Quarter 3 – Module 1
Work Ethics
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Locally Developed Self-Learning Material

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Work Immersion - Grade 12
Locally Developed Self-Learning Material
Quarter 3 – Lesson 1: Work Ethics
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Development Team of the Module
Writer: Wilbert C. Venzon, LPT, MBA.
SHS TII, New Cabalan Senior High School
Editors: Jonathan Bada
EPS-EPP/TLE/TVL
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Public Schools District Supervisor, IA
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LESSON 1. WORK ETHICS
Objectives :
At the end of the lesson, learners are expected to:
• Develop a strong work ethic that will affect the student’s future as an employee.
Expectations for Employees:
• What does an employer want?
• What are the traits of a winning employee?
• What are the traits of a winning employee?
WORK ETHICS CHARACTERISTICS
ATTENDANCE
Be on TIME. Don’t be ABSENT
Be at work every day possible
Plan your absences
Don’t abuse leave time
Come to Work on Time
Be punctual every day
PRODUCTIVITY
Do the work correctly
Quality and timelines are
prized
Get along with co-workers
Cooperation is the key to
productivity
Help out whenever asked
Do “extras” without being
asked
Take pride in your work
Do things the best you know how
Work Ethics Defined:
A standard of conduct and values
for a job performance

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CHARACTER
Be HONEST
“ Honesty is the single most important factor having a direct
bearing on the final success of an individual, corporation, or
product.” Ed cMahon
Be Dependable
Complete assigned task correctly and promptly
Be LOYAL
Speak positively about the company
Be Willing to LEARN
Look to improve your skills
ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
Make an effort to improve
Learn ways to better yourself
Time Management
Utilize time and resources to
get the most out of both
TEAMWORK
Be a TEAM Player
The ability to get along with others including
those you don’t necessarily like
LEADERSHIP abilities
The ability to be led and/or to become the leader
Be a CONTRIBUTING member
The ability to carry your own weight and help
others who are struggling
ACCEPT compromise
Recognize when to speak up with an idea and when
to compromise by blend ideas together

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COMMUNICATION
Written communications
Being able to correctly write
reports and memos
Verbal communications
Being able to communicate one
on one or to a group
APPEARANCE
DRESS appropriately
Dress for Success
Set your best foot forward
Personal hygiene
GOOD Manners
Handshake
Eye contact
COOPERATION
Follow company rules and policies
Learn and follow expectations
Get along with co workers
Cooperation is the key to productivity
Appreciates privileges and don’t abuse them
Privileges are favors and benefits

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ATTITUDE
Have a good attitude
Listen to suggestions
Be positive
Accept responsibility for one’s work
If you make mistake, admit it
RESPECT
Work hard
Work to the best of your ability
Carry out orders
Do what’s asked the first time
Show respect
Accept and acknowledge an individual talents and knowledge
Activity #1. Right or Wrong Things to do
The picture above shows understanding Right and Wrong
List down your understanding about the behavior when at work.
A. Right things to Do B. Wrong things to Do
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Activity #2. Short Story
Read and understand the story. What is work ethics all about when at work?
1. From the comics strips draw and make a short story below of what behavior will you show
when at work? SHORT STORY WHEN AT WORK…..
Activity #3. Right or Wrong Ethics
If you were hired as an employee what behavior will you show when at work?
RIGHT ETHICS WRONG ETHICS
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Activity #4. Real life situations at work
Below are real life situations that could happen in the workplace. Explain how you would
ethically deal with the following scenarios. Describe in detail what you would do if you found
yourself in the following situations.
1. You call in sick to your supervisor because it’s a beautiful day and you decide to go to
the beach or do shopping at the mall.
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2. You place your dirty plate in the pantry sink. With a guilty glance around the room, you
find no one watching and quickly leave the pantry.
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3. You work in the restaurant in which wait staff tips are shared equally, and you withhold
a portion of your tips from the common pot before the tops are divided.
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4. You take office supply from work to use at home because you justify, you often engage in
company work at home, or you worked extra hours this week, and so on.
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5. You allow a part that you know does not meet quality standards leave your workstation
and hope your supervisor of the quality inspector won’t notice.
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Activity #5. Action at Work
Write the specific actions to perform each step for maintaining good attendance.
1. Make work attendance your highest priority.
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2. Know your schedule.
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3. Make daily use of an alarm clock.
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4. Get enough sleep.
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5. Inform your supervisor directly in plenty of time if you are unable to perform duties.
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FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT
1. What is Work Ethics? (5 points)
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