PROFESSIONALISM WORK ETHICS Professionalism meaning definition Conduct set

. PROFESSIONALISM & WORK ETHICS

Professionalism (meaning & definition): �Conduct, set of behaviours and attitude projected at workplace. �The practice of certain skills and credentials, the competence expected from an employee at workplace. �“Professionalism is the conduct, aims, or qualities that characterize or mark a profession or a professional person. ” (The Merriam-Webster dictionary)

Characteristics of professionalism: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. Appearance Communication Honesty and credibility Proper demeanor Autonomy & Self-regulation Mutual respect Competence Abide by ethics and morals Leadership quality & Accountability Adaptibility Time management Cooperation Knowledge upgradation

Work Ethics (meaning & definition): �Moral principles that regulate and control an individual’s behaviour and attitude. �Understanding, internalizing, protecting, and recommending the perception of right and wrong behaviour in an individual. �Workplace ethics refers to the attitude, value and commitment to one’s profession by sustaining a strong character at workplace.

Characteristics of workplace ethics: �Self motivation �Openness to learn, unlearn and relearn �Flexibility and adaptability �Integrity, loyalty, and commitment �Justice �Addressing health issues and keeping health as priority �Efficiency �Time management �Beneficence �Confidentiality and legal responsiblity �Teamwork