Career Prep Chap 2 - Appropriate Workplace Behavior

This term means a psychological state of mind. It is the way a person thinks about situations, and it ultimately determines a person's behavior. In the workplace, employees can have either a positive or negative attitude about specific work tasks, products or services, co-workers or management, or the company as a whole.

• Work Ethic

• Attitdue

• Responsibility

• Integrity

This term is a set of moral principles a person uses in their job. People who possess a strong work ethic embody certain principles that guide their work behavior, leading them to produce high-quality work consistently and the output motivates them to stay on track.

• Work Ethic

• Attitude

• Dependability

• Effort

This term means for employees to complete the tasks they are assigned, to perform the duties required by their job, and to be present for their proper shifts in order to fulfill or further the goals of the organization.

• Adherence to Dress Code

• Written Communication

• Effort

• Responsibility

This term is an important quality for a worker to possess because it enhances a wide variety of job performance categories. A dependable employee not only shows up for work on time everyday but also produces consistent work and can apply company policies and business strategies evenly to each task and assignment.

• Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication

• Teamwork

• Dependability

• Punctuality

Employees are expected to be punctual and dependable in order to meet the needs of their department and the College. When employees are absent or tardy, work and service are interrupted and an additional burden is placed on colleagues.

• Punctuality

• Integrity

• Time Managment

• Responsiblity

This term means to follow your moral or ethical convictions and doing the right thing in all circumstances, even if no one is watching you. Having integrity means you are true to yourself and would do nothing that demeans or dishonors you.

• Dependability

• Punctuality

• Integrity

• Time Management

This terms refers to the development of processes and tools that increase efficiency and productivity - a desirable thing in business because good time management supposedly improves the bottom line.

• Written Communication

• Effort

• Work Ethic

• Time Managment

This terms refers to when workers combine their individual skills in pursuit of a goal. The goal is generally a product of the company's mission.

• Dependability

• Teamwork

• Attitude

• Responsibility