Values_and_Ethics

Individuals, who are part of today’s workforce, face many challenges when trying to blend in, and become part of an organization. Challenges such as values and ethics, both personal and organizational are one’s that have to be approached in a sensitive manner, and individuals accept or reconcile with theses changes in many different ways. Everyone will tend to come to find themselves at this exact crossroads sometime in their lives, and it deeply effects how an employee or individual’s frame of mind, psyche or performance is expressed. They tend to use several frames of mind when reconciling with personal, organizational, cultural values and ethics in a global setting and workplace. The first way that an individual should precede in settling into these changes, is by using the adage “give what you want to receive.” The following are a couple of ways to approach this method; first, the person must become cognizant of the choices he or she makes, therefore becoming accountable for their actions. Only by doing this, can the person most clearly appreciate the responsibility for their actions and will be able to protect themselves and others from harm and hold others accountable for their actions, but doing so with grace. Next, they should practice gratitude. Individuals should thank others, and be grateful themselves for what they have and what they have accomplished thus far. Third, they should definitely resist the urge to criticize, and notice the positive when available. Another adage can be equated with this, it is the ability to “look at the glass half-full, not half-empty” approach. Another frame of mind that may be used when coming to grips with these personal and emotional changes is to never allow another person/organization to compromise your self-respect. This might seem a bit egotistical, but you must stand firm in what you believe in, even if your career should hang in the balance. By choosing actions based on your ethical center, you do not allow another person/organization to compromise your dignity and self respect; the choice; it will be ultimately up to you to make the right decision for yourself and the organization. It is the belief that good things come to those who do good. It might seem cliché, but one should always strive to perform good deeds; the goodwill will rejuvenate you when you return to the office and help you keep your priorities and values in perspective. This will help keep your spirits high and your attitude in the right place. Individual must choose actions consistent with their value system; what I mean by this statement, is that individuals should keep their actions based on their values rather than on personal gain. Belief is essential, and if you believe that you are doing what is best for yourself and the organization, it will be tough to hold you accountable for any mis-doings. Integrity is choosing ethics above personal benefit. The facts that “everybody else is doing it” or that “nobody will follow” are irrelevant. Again, do what is right and your path and decisions will be that much easier. In conclusion, the workplace can be a difficult place to be in, especially when your ethics, values and morals are constantly challenged. Try to do right by not letting yourself become influenced, and making decisions based on what you, the individual, are comfortable with.