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Work ethos


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work ethos and work ethics

The fundamental difference between thetwo terms stems from the basic differencebetween the two words ethos and ethics.

ethos implies 'what is/ ethics stresses 'whatought to be.


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work ethos is the prevalent dispositionto/fundamental outlook towards work, or thevalue system

with regard to work, whether it be of anindividual, a group, informal hierarchical, aprofession or a community


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work ethics consists of the set of attitudesand the value systems which would beappropriate for achieving the goals of thesystem( the industrial organization)


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The way you think about work the way youact on a daily basis forms the foundationfor the results you can achieve.


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o Shree Bhagavad-Gita the concept ofBahujan Hitay Bahujan Sukhay

It means that the interest of the majority of

people has been protected.Every individual has to consider his work as

worship.

has to understand that they have towork for themselves, work for the excellence

not merely for the survival.


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Work ethos at different levelsof mgt

v at basic level

v at top level


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At workplace, we have to keep a properbalance of Morality, Ethics and Law.

The safest place is where your action covers

all the three aspects Ethics, Morality and Law(EML).

an employee may not always follow the law.

he could listen to his ethics but one shouldalways have the answer of breaking the lawof Work life.


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\Reasons for poor work ethos

lack of commitment

lack of Discipline-

poor working condition-

political interference

decline in moral std


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Positive Work Habits

Initiative:

Humility:

Positive Attitude

Teamwork:


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Work culture

Ethos is a subset of culture .

work ethos/work ethics is one of theimportant constituents of work culture.

'Work culture the combination of attitudes,relationships, developed capabilities, habitsand other behavioural patterns

Organizational work culture can either begood or bad.


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An ethical organisation culture is a culture,which supports and promotes ethicalbehaviour in the organisation

o From the work ethos of the individuals, thework ethos of the group is derived

The work culture of the organization isobtained through the interaction of

individuals and groups with the organization.

This interaction is a continuous process.


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Building an ethical organisation culturerequires several aspects to be put intoproper place.

It requires clearly defining the core values ofthe organisation, selecting appropriatepersonnel, rewarding ethical behaviour andkeeping checks on unethical behaviour.


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characteristics oforganizational work culture

discipline

teamwork and cooperation

communication and consultation

delegation of authority

activation levels of individuals and groups.

identity, a sense of belonging and theresponse of individuals and groups tochallenges of responsibility

flexibility and work innovation


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