Appropriate WorkplaceBehavior

Eileen Dunn Tomas Miller

Good Work EthicReliability DedicationProductivityCooperation Character It is important for an employee to have a

good work ethic so he can keep his/ her’s job and get work done on time so the business can run smoothly.

Appropriate Workplace Behavior Positive attitudeCourteous and Friendly Takes ResponsibilityGood AttendanceIt is important to have good workplace

behavior so the manager does not stress on watching over his employee’s making sure they are doing the proper thing and not causing problems.

How Employees should address their SuperiorsRespectfully Proper dress codeConfidentlyAn employee should always show respect to

his superiors considering they are his/ her’s boss. Co – workers and friends outside of work can be treated differently because they cannot eliminate you from the workplace.

Rules for Proper Work EthicManagers should set procedures for:

Absence and tardinessLunch periods and breaksOvertime policiesDress code and personal appearanceUse or damage of employer’s propertyInformation confidentiality

Why employers expect proper behavior in the workplaceMany rules are legally required to be

followedWorkplace rules and expectations of conduct

are in place to protect the business and maintain a positive work environment

Appropriate workplace behavior makes the business look better

Rules and regulations promote productivity and decrease the risk of accidents