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Pre-Immersion – Grade 12, Quarter 3 – Module 2: Work Ethics, First Edition, 2020, Republic Act 8293, section 176 states that: No copyright shall subsist in any work of, the Government of the Philippines. However, prior approval of the government agency or office, wherein the work is created shall be necessary for exploitation of such work for profit. Such, agency or office may, among other things, impose as a condition the payment of royalties., Borrowed materials (i.e., songs, stories, poems, pictures, photos, brand names,, trademarks, etc.) included in this module are owned by their respective copyright holders., Every effort has been exerted to locate and seek permission to use these materials from their, respective copyright owners. The publisher and authors do not represent nor claim ownership, over them., Published by the Department of Education - Schools Division of Pasig City, Development Team of the Self-Learning Module, Writer:, , Arlene I. Donor, , Editor:, , Liza A. Alvarez, , Reviewer:, , Liza A. Alvarez, , Illustrator:, , Rowena Dimagiba, Allyssa Lacsamana &, Romeo Nicklaus Advincula, , Layout Artist:, , Bren kylle A. Aveno, , Management Team:, , Ma. Evalou Concepcion A. Agustin, OIC-Schools Division Superintendent, Carolina T. Rivera, CESE, OIC-Assistant Schools Division Superintendent, Manuel A. Laguerta, Ed.D, Chief, Curriculum Implementation Division, , Education Program Supervisors, Librada L. Agon EdD (EPP/TLE/TVL/TVE), Liza A. Alvarez (Science/STEM/SSP), Bernard R. Balitao (AP/HUMSS), Joselito E. Calios (English/SPFL/GAS), Norlyn D. Conde EdD (MAPEH/SPA/SPS/HOPE/A&D/Sports), Wilma Q. Del Rosario (LRMS/ADM), Ma. Teresita E. Herrera EdD (Filipino/GAS/Piling Larang), Perlita M. Ignacio PhD (EsP), Dulce O. Santos PhD (Kindergarten/MTB-MLE), Teresita P. Tagulao EdD (Mathematics/ABM), , Printed in the Philippines by Department of Education – Schools Division of Pasig, City

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Pre-Immersion, Quarter 3, Module 2, Work Ethics

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Introductory Message, For the Facilitator:, Welcome to the Pre-Immersion Self-Learning Module on Work Ethics!, This Self-Learning Module was collaboratively designed, developed and, reviewed by educators from the Schools Division Office of Pasig City headed by its, Officer-in-Charge Schools Division Superintendent, Ma. Evalou Concepcion A., Agustin, in partnership with the City Government of Pasig through its mayor,, Honorable Victor Ma. Regis N. Sotto. The writers utilized the standards set by the K, to 12 Curriculum using the Most Essential Learning Competencies (MELC) in, developing this instructional resource., This learning material hopes to engage the learners in guided and independent, learning activities at their own pace and time. Further, this also aims to help learners, acquire the needed 21st century skills especially the 5 Cs, namely: Communication,, Collaboration, Creativity, Critical Thinking, and Character while taking into, consideration their needs and circumstances., In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the, body of the module:, , Notes to the Teacher, This contains helpful tips or strategies that, will help you in guiding the learners., , As a facilitator you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this, module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to, manage their own learning. Moreover, you are expected to encourage and assist the, learners as they do the tasks included in the module.

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For the Learner:, Welcome to the Pre-Immersion Self-Learning Module on Work Ethics!, This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful, opportunities for guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You, will be enabled to process the contents of the learning material while being an active, learner., This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:, , Expectations - This points to the set of knowledge and skills, that you will learn after completing the module., Pretest - This measures your prior knowledge about the lesson, at hand., Recap - This part of the module provides a review of concepts, and skills that you already know about a previous lesson., , Lesson - This section discusses the topic in the module., , Activities - This is a set of activities that you need to perform., , Wrap-Up - This section summarizes the concepts and, application of the lesson., Valuing - This part integrates a desirable moral value in the, lesson., Posttest - This measures how much you have learned from the, entire module.

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EXPECTATIONS, This is your self-learning module on Pre-Immersion. All the activities provided, in this lesson will help you learn and understand Work Ethics., , After going through this module, you are expected to:, 1., 2., 3., 4., , define work ethics;, enumerate characteristics needed in developing good work ethics;, get oriented on the different work ethics; and, practice good work ethics., , PRETEST, Directions: Listed below are the characteristics needed in acquiring good work, ethics. Choose the letter that corresponds to the characteristic related to the scenario, happening in the workplace., , A. Commitment to Excellence F. Professionalism, B. Cooperation, , G. Punctuality, , C. Honesty, , H. Reliability, , D. Integrity & Loyalty, , I. Right Attitude, , E. Productivity, , J. Teamwork, , 1. A boss or an employer trusted his/her employee to do his works, because he/she believes that the employee works even without his, employer’s supervision., 2. An employee has never been late nor absent from his work., 3. This employee helps other colleagues because he/she believes in the saying, that” Two heads are better than one. “, 4. Being considered as an employee of Work Immersion training, you have to do, your work/job beyond the instruction., 5. An employee who happens to be given another responsibility reacted positively, and he still accepted the additional work given to him.

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RECAP, Based on Memorandum DM-CI-2020-00085 entitled Guidelines for Work, Immersion Implementation during Crisis Situation, enumerate the schemes wherein, the Work Immersion activities in all tracks can be performed. What scheme is most, appropriate in Pasig City? Why?, , ________, , ________, , _________, , ________, , ___________________________________________________________________________, __________________________________________________________________________________, ______________________________________________________________________________., , L E S S ON, Imagine you are an employer of a company. There are two applicants left, after previous screenings. But you need only one to fill in the vacant position., Whom are you going to choose? Is it the applicant with very good credentials, besides being an honor graduate, but during the interview, he appears to be, arrogant as seen on his ways or actions; or is it the other applicant who is just an, ordinary graduate but seems to be humble and sincere as what is projected in the, interview?, Most of the time many choose the second applicant. He may not be as, academically good as the other applicant but the way he answers during the, interview revealed his character; the interviewer considers much the attitude., That’s why, your attitude towards work is very important which is about our lesson, for today, Work Ethics., Work Ethics is a group of moral principles, standards of behavior, or set of, values regarding proper conduct in the workplace. (Webster Dictionary), Some of you after graduation, you might prefer to work right away or others, after college they will go on work. During this Work Immersion, you will be

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deployed in a certain institution or company. It is necessary to know if your actions, conform to the work ethics. You can ask yourself: Do I show respect to everyone, in the workplace? Am I becoming rude to others? or Did I tell the truth about the, problem?, There are many instances or stories you heard about employees being fired from a, job or work. What could be the reasons? These are some of them:, 1. Noncompliance with the rules and regulations, 2. Harassment to fellow employees, 3. Theft or stealing, 4. Utterance of offensive language, 5. Negligence of the responsibility, 6. Troublemakers or frequent cause of conflict, 7. Grievous offenses, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxWDtTIWdkE, , What are the common Work Ethics that you as an employee should remember?, , ATTENDA, NCE, Matters, , A. For attendance, a. Be on time or 10-15 minutes before the time., b. Don’t abuse leave time., c. Avoid absences without valid and important, reasons., , B., , https://www.dreamstime.com/royalty-free-stock-images-character-road-sign-image4373359, , 1. Honesty. An honest employee fosters good reputation to an organization. So, be honest by telling the truth at all times and never attempt stealing nor, theft, just like a tricycle driver who returned the lost money and gadget to, the owner., 2. Punctuality. You need to submit your work early or on time., Always come to your work 15 minutes before the time., , 3. Integrity and Loyalty, Never disclose nor reveal nor share confidential matters. You must be, trustworthy so that people will rely and trust you.

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4. Teamwork. Be a good team, player with your colleagues in a, workplace. Always help one, another to achieve more., , callcentrehelper.com, , 6. Productivity. You have to accomplish, more within the stipulated or specified, time. Never use your time for doing, nonsense things like chatting, gossiping,, texting, etc., , Photo courtesy of Weng Dimagiba, RHS, , 8. Reliability., , It is a quality of being, , able to be trusted or believed because of, working or behaving well. Your employer, trusts you that you can do your own work, without so much supervision. You can also, be asked for help at times your employer, and your co-worker., , From AFP via Getty Images, , a., , 9. Commitment to Excellence, You do not only work just for, compliance but you work hard to, produce the best output or best, quality., , G—12 ICT of Santolan HS, , 10. Professionalism. It is more than just how you look but it’s a way of speaking,, behaving and even thinking that helps a person to be successful in the workplace., You must know how to follow all workplace rules. You also know how to admit if, you made a mistake and learn from it. Ask for help if you’re not sure how to, handle a situation. Language is an important aspect of communication whether

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you are talking with a co-worker in the privacy of your own office or to a customer., Practice using language that is appropriate for the workplace in your everyday, conversations so that you get into the habit of sounding professional. Lastly,, always dress up appropriately., , https://www.conovercompany.com/5-ways-to-show-professionalism-in-the-, , workplace/, , 11. Attitude., Many always look for an, employee with right attitude. To be a better, employee, you must listen to suggestions., Be positive on different challenges. You, also accept responsibility entrusted to you, and admit your own mistakes if ever you, commit one. Respect everyone in the, workplace. Respect begets respect., photo courtesy of Merely Fos,KHS, , 12. Cooperation. So how do you, demonstrate your cooperation in a, workplace?, You’re right...You know how, to follow rules and regulations of the, workplace. You also know how to get along, with others. Besides, you also show, appreciation of the privileges and never, abuse them., , Image taken during JDVP at GIST, Pasig, , Professional Appearance and Grooming for the Workplace, In today’s competitive and modern business world, it is highly essential to adhere, with professional appearance and grooming for the workplace. You need to keep in, mind the following basic guidelines for good grooming in the workplace:, Wear business suits in basic colors., 1. Always be neat and clean including your teeth, fingernails, face, hair and even, your shoes., 2. Keep your pockets empty and as much as possible avoid tinkling coins or keys and, bulges., 3. Avoid eating candies, smoking cigarettes and chewing gum when you are inside, the office., 4. Use portfolio case or light briefcase when carrying important documents with you, instead of compiling these documents in folders and carrying these between your, armpits.

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5. As much as possible get rid of tattoos and body piercings for these will just make, you look untidy and unprofessional., 6. Wear light perfume/cologne and minimize using lots of jewelries., https://futureofworking.com/professional-appearance-and-grooming-for-the-workplace/, , ACTIVITIES, Activity 1: Work Ethics On the Go!, Directions: Answer the following questions after each situation., A. If you start your Work Immersion or even Culminating Activity, you will be told, your exact schedule and time you are in the workplace and time when you are to, be out. How will you keep good record of attendance considering that attendance, matters?, , ___________________________________________________________________________, ___________________________________________________________________________, ___________________________________________________________________________, ___________________________________________________________________________, B. Two scenarios below happen in the real world. How would you apply your Work, Ethics in the following situations?, 1. There might be times your boss allows you to work from home. Having the, permission to work from home, you just took some office supplies, anyway you are, using it for work from home., , ___________________________________________________________________________, ___________________________________________________________________________, ___________________________________________________________________________, ___________________________________________________________________________, 2. There are companies or other workplaces that allow trainees like Work Immersion, students to just finish the work for the day and they can go home. That scenario, happens to you, so you can go home already as per instruction. But you see other, trainees like you are still working., , ___________________________________________________________________________, ___________________________________________________________________________, ____________________________________________________________________________, __________________________________________________________________________________

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Activity 2: Work Ethics in Me, Directions: Among the different work ethics we have studied, which among them do, you often practice at home, in school, or anywhere? In five sentences, write instances, you practiced it., , 1., 2., 3., 4., 5., , ______________________________________________________________, ______________________________________________________________, ______________________________________________________________, ______________________________________________________________, ______________________________________________________________, , WRAP – UP, One of the curriculum exits of K to 12 Basic Education Program is, employment. It is good that you develop a certain discipline to uphold good work, ethics because it will make you a better employee., Below is a segmented pyramid where you will list all the basic characteristics, that will help you develop good work ethics., , _________, , ________, , ____, , ________, , ________, , _____, , _____, , ______, , ______

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VALUING, Is it good to be always transferring from one company to another? If all the, employees or workers are in good relationship with one another, they might stay, longer because they are happy and satisfied because of exercising right character, and attitude in a work place., Write an essay on how you envision yourself as part of the industry’s or, company’s workforce. How will the work ethics be helpful in maintaining good work, relationship? Write your essay on a yellow paper., , POSTTEST, Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write it on the space before the, number., ______1. One time you are instructed to clean one of the rooms in your Work, Immersion Venue. You have noticed a crumpled P1,000 on the floor. Which of the, Work Ethics do you need to apply?, A. Honesty, B. Integrity, C. Loyalty, D. Reliability, ______2. Which of the following situations shows productivity?, A. You are taking pride of your work., B. You know how to admit mistakes., C. You learn to appreciate privileges., D. You give respect to anyone in the workplace., ______3. When a trainee or an employee knows how to get along with others, abide, with the prescribed attire and follow rules and regulations, what Work Ethics does, he practice?, A. Appearance, C. Integrity, B. Cooperation, D. Honesty, ______4. You left your cubicle or room in your workplace. Along the way to the wash, room, you have bumped and noticed a slippery floor due to a wet floor but the janitor, is not around. What do you think is the right thing to do to show your responsibility?, A. I will just walk slowly as I pass there., B. I will just ignore it anyway that could be dried after an hour., C. I will remind others whom I see to be careful of the wet floor., D. I will inform the maintenance about it or if he’s not around, I will get the, signage being used for reminders of caution.

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_____5. Considering that you are at work and you represent the company, dressing up appropriately, using the appropriate language, and asking for help if you know, you can hardly solve a problem or situation are good practices. What work ethics do, they represent?, A. Integrity and Loyalty, B. Commitment & Excellence, , C. Professionalism, D. Teamwork, , KEY TO CORRECTION, , 1., 2., 3., 4., 5., , H, G, J, A, I, , Pretest, , 1. A, 2. A, 3. B, 4. D, 5. C, , Answers may vary, , Activity 1 & 2, , Posttest, , REFERENCES, Middleton, A. How Teamwork Drives Success. Enghouse Interactive. Published on, April 23, 2018., https://www.callcentrehelper.com/how-teamwork-drives-success-126418.htm, Accessed June 11, 2020, Miller, Keith, 2020. Future of working, The leadership and career blog., https://futureofworking.com/professional-appearance-and-grooming-for-theworkplace/ Accessed June 13, 2020, Soft Skills- Work Ethics and Code of Conduct. 2017. Tutorials Point (India ), Ltd. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxWDtTIWdkE, Accessed June 2, 2020, Work Immersion Workbook. 2019-2020. New Cabalan Senior High School., Published by Wacks Venzon, https://issuu.com/wacksvenzon/docs/work_immersion_workbook Accessed May, 28, 2020, https://www.conovercompany.com/5-ways-to-show-professionalism-in-theworkplace/, https://www.gettyimages.com/photos/metro-manilacartoon?mediatype=photography&phrase=metro%20manila%20cartoon&sort=best Accessed July 7,, 2020