Professionalism and Workplace Concepts

Professionalism

• The ability to work independently without supervision.

• The conduct, behavior, and attitude expected of an individual in a professional setting, including reliability, competence, integrity, and respect for others.

• A measure of how well one can perform tasks under pressure.

• The skill of networking and building relationships in a workplace.

Etiquette

• A set of rules for playing games.

• A set of social norms and behaviors that govern interactions in various settings, ensuring respect, politeness, and consideration for others.

• A collection of laws and regulations enforced by the government.

• A style of cooking that emphasizes local ingredients.

Workplace Communication

• The process of exchanging information, ideas, and feedback within a work environment.

• A method of resolving conflicts among employees.

• The use of only verbal methods to communicate in a workplace.

• A strategy for increasing sales through customer interaction.

Sustainable Business Practices

• Strategies and actions businesses implement to minimize environmental impact, promote social responsibility, and ensure long-term economic viability.

• Methods to increase short-term profits without regard for environmental consequences.

• Techniques for reducing employee turnover and improving workplace morale.

• Policies that focus solely on maximizing shareholder value.

Initiative

• The ability to follow instructions without question.

• The ability to assess situations and take action independently, demonstrating self-motivation, problem-solving skills, and a proactive approach to tasks and challenges.

• The ability to work well in a team and collaborate with others.

• The ability to wait for others to take the lead before acting.

Professional Etiquette

• The expected behaviors and manners in a professional environment, such as appropriate communication, dressing appropriately, and maintaining professionalism in interactions.

• The informal ways of interacting with colleagues and clients.

• The rules for casual dress codes in the workplace.

• The guidelines for using social media in a professional context.

Diversity and Inclusion

• The practice of ignoring differences among individuals to create a uniform environment.

• The practice of recognizing, valuing, and leveraging differences among individuals while fostering an inclusive environment.

• The practice of promoting only one culture or background in a community.

• The practice of ensuring that everyone is treated the same regardless of their background.

Leadership and Management

• Leadership is solely about managing resources efficiently.

• Management is about inspiring individuals toward a vision.

• Leadership involves inspiring and guiding individuals toward a vision or goal.

• Management focuses on creating a vision for the future.

Harassment

• Any unwelcome conduct (verbal, physical, or digital) that creates a hostile, intimidating, or offensive environment, often based on characteristics such as gender, race, or religion.

• A friendly conversation that makes someone feel included.

• A legal term for a formal complaint against an organization.

• A type of social interaction that promotes teamwork.

Ergonomics

• The study of designing workplaces, tools, and tasks to fit human capabilities, ensuring comfort, safety, and efficiency while reducing strain and injury risks.

• A method of physical exercise to improve strength and flexibility.

• A psychological approach to enhance employee motivation and satisfaction.

• A technique for managing time effectively in the workplace.