workplace readiness skills and professionalism in the

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OBJECTIVES(1) Demonstrate positive work ethic

(2) Demonstrate Integrity

(3) Demonstrate Teamwork Skills

TODAY’S AGENDA

1) BRO Time – Good Employees?

2) Confessions of a ShopaholicComprehensive Questions + Application Questions Worksheet

3) Workplace Readiness Skills (1-3)

PowerPoint, Unethical Behaviors Activity, Pre-test

CLOSUREList three personal

qualities that are

considered to be

essential workplace

readiness skills.

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Workplace Readiness Skills: Personal Qualities & People Skills

Marketing Education Program

Career & Technical Education (CTE) Department

+TASK 1

Demonstrate positive work ethic.

+What are ethics?

Ethics are generally accepted rules that guide our

decisions about right & wrong.

Different than morals, which are based on personal values

Considers who is affected by the action and how

+Ethics in the Workplace

Follow company policies & procedures

Demonstrate the following personal qualities or traits:

➢Dependability

➢Efficiency

➢Enthusiasm

➢Honesty

➢Loyalty

➢Modesty

➢Positive Attitude

+Examples of Positive Work Ethic (PWE)

Demonstrate consistency.

➢ Attendance & Performance

Be punctual.

➢ 10-15 minutes early; ready to work at the start of

a shift

Accept constructive criticism.

➢ Be respectful; know when to lead & when to

follow

Be prepared & take initiative.

➢ Ready to work; does things without being asked

+TASK 2

Demonstrate integrity.

+Demonstrate Integrity

Integrity refers to an

individual’s personal code of

conduct and good character.

Examples include:

➢exhibiting honesty and

reliability

➢ remembering that your actions

& behavior affect others

➢using sick and personal days

only when necessary

+ Unethical Behavior from The Office

+TASK 3

Demonstrate teamwork skills.

+Demonstrating Teamwork Skills

Teamwork means contributing to the success of the group.

Examples of teamwork skills include:

brainstorming solutions

knowing when to ask for help

supporting team leaders and assisting co-workers

volunteering

+Closure

List three personal qualities that are

considered to be essential workplace

readiness skills.

Choose one quality, and give an example of

how you will demonstrate it in school today.