PRE- IMMERSION ACTIVITIES

1. UNDERSTANDING WORK IMMERSION

A. WORK ETHICS
The work ethic is a cultural norm that advocates being personally
accountable and responsible for the work that one does and is based on a belief
that work has intrinsic value. The term is often applied to characteristics of people,
both at work and at play. In sports, for example, work ethic is frequently mentioned
as a characteristic of good players. Regardless of the context, work ethic is usually
associated with people who work hard and do a good job.
Work ethics refer to how you feel about your job or career, so it covers your
attitude and behavior. It also pertains to how do your job, or the responsibilities that
come attached with it. The level of respect you show your co-workers and people
you come into contact with at work, and how you communicate and interact with
them, also defines your work ethic.

It also refers to key characteristics that you should have, and they include
honesty, integrity, humility and accountability, among others. These traits or
characteristics will dictate how you will react or do in a certain situation, or when you
are faced with particular circumstances. How you respond will reveal the kind of work
ethic that you have. Important in defining your identity it becomes part of who you
are, and there is no doubt that a huge part of how people will view and know you will
come from what they perceive to be your work ethic. Involves attitude, behavior,
respect, communication, and interaction; how one gets along with others. Work
ethics demonstrate many things about whom and how a person is.

Work ethic, on its own, isn’t going to be of any use to other organizational
setup. If you want to become effective as a contributing member of the organization,
then you should have a good and strong work ethic. Then, the only can you hope to
be viewed and recognized favorably by your employer.

STEPS TOWARDS BETTER WORK ETHICS:

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1. ATTENDANCE
- Attendance and punctuality often have a large impact on individual and team
success. Tardiness or absenteeism can also profoundly impact job and rejection.
HOW YOU CAN MAINTAIN GOODNESS ATTENDANCE:
 Make work a high priority
 Know your schedule
 Make use of an ALARM clock
 Get enough sleep
 Arrange your transportation
 Inform your supervisor of an absence

2. CHARACTER
- An employer expects employees to work together towards achieving the
objectives of the company. The wise employees who are interested in having a good
relationship with an employer will try to help the employee to achieve success. Thus,
employer expects employees to develop certain desirable traits that will help them to
perform their jobs well so that the company can succeed. Some of these traits
include the following:
 Loyalty
 Honesty
 Trustworthiness
 Reliability
 Initiative
 Self-discipline
 Self-responsibility
3. TEAMWORK
- It is vital that employees work as a team. It is important not only to their
personal success and advancement, but also to that of their co-workers and to the
company. Sometimes working as a team takes places in a classroom setting.
Teamwork doesn’t necessarily mean helping your classmates. Teamwork involves
the following aspects:
 Respecting the rights of others
 Being a team worker
 Being cooperative

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  Being assertive
 Displaying a customer service attitude
 Seeking opportunities for continuous learning
 Demonstrating mannerly behavior
 Respecting confidentiality
4. PROFESSIONALISM
The word “professionalism” is often seen as something that is too broad or
wide in scope, covering everything from your appearance to how you conduct
yourself in the presence of other people. It is so broad and seemingly all-
encompassing that many even go so far as to say that professionalism equates
having a solid work ethic.
Professionalism is defined as an individual’s conduct at work. In spite of the
words root, this quality is not restricted to what we described as “the professions”
which are typically career that requires a lot of education and have high earnings
associated with them. Many cashiers, maintenance workers, and waitress can
demonstrate a high level of this trait, although these occupations require minimal
training and employees have modest earnings.
5. INTEGRITY
Integrity should permeate every aspect of your job, from how you deal with
your clients to how you treat your co-workers and your superiors. It means doing the
right things at all times, even if no one is watching, much less your boss. Its greatest
impact is seen in your relationships with the people around you, which is why
integrity is seen as one of the most important ingredients of trust.
Integrity is one of the fundamental values that employers seek in the
employees that they hire. It is the hallmark of the person who demonstrates sound
moral and ethical principles at work. A person who has integrity lives his or her
values in relationships with co-workers, customers, and stakeholders. Honestly and
trust are central to integrity. Acting with honor and truthfulness are also basic traits in
a person with integrity.
6. ATTITUDE
- It is very important to demonstrate a positive attitude, appear self-
confidence, and have realistic expectations for self. Developing and maintaining a
positive attitude involves setting realistic expectation for ourselves at school and at
work. These goals should be challenging, but obtainable.
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7. DISCIPLINE
- Work ethic is something that emanates from within. You can tell an
employee to do this and that, be like this and like that, over and over, but if they do
not have enough discipline to adhere to the rules and follow through
With their performance, then there is no way that they can become the productive
employees that the company wants. Discipline involve focus, dedication and
determination on your part to do what you should. Discipline in the workplace is the
means by which supervisory personnel correct behavior. It is not designed to punish
or embarrass an employee.
In general, discipline should be restricted to the issuing of letters of warning,
letters of suspensions, or actual termination. Employers should refrain from
“disciplining” employees by such methods as altering work schedules, assigning an
employee to do unpleasant work, or denying vacation requests.
8. PRODUCTIVITY
- In order to be a productive student and employee, a person must follow
safety procedures, conserve materials, keep the work area neat and clean and follow
directions properly.
9. ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
- Employers consider effective time management and organizational skills as
good work habits. To begin managing wisely the time you spend at work, to prepare
for assignments at home, and to manage your life at home and work simultaneously,
you need to know and to put into practice some good time management techniques.
SIMPLE TECHNIQUES:
 Believe – as you enter into your workplace, believe that you are in control
 Ask for HELP – help comes in many forms. So ask for it
 Prioritize – what’s the most important?
 Set Timetables – list what you have achieved and what is still pending
 Spend Time Wisely
10. COMMUNICATION
- Is how we interact with each other? Communication whether it is verbal or
nonverbal must be clear, to the point, empathetic, and one must keep in mind that
we must always treat others as we would like others to treat us.

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11. COOPERATION
- Involves developing good working relationships, following the chain of
command, good at conflict management, and being a good problem solver.
12. RESPECT
- It cannot be emphasized enough that every working relationship from the top
to the bottom of the chain of command is based on respect. Respect your
subordinates as you do your superiors.
HOW TO ENCOURAGE GOOD ETHICS IN A WORKPLACE
 Fair consequences
 Fair treatment
 Recognition
 Communication ( be clear and consistent)
 Have office policies
 Transparency
 Trainings
 Have plans of action
 Constructive feedback
BENEFITS OF GOOD ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE
 Loyalty
 Desirable work environment
 Produce results
 Build good references
 Good office morale
 Growth and expansion
 Recognition
WHAT ARE THE EXAMPLES OF POOR ETHICS N A WORKPLACE?
 Illegal practices
 Stealing
 Ignoring procedures and policies
 Abusing confidentiality agreements
 Falsifying information
 Making decisions for your own personal gain
 Lack of communication
 Withholding information
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  Poor customer services
 Gossiping
 Abusing computer privileges
 Ignoring problems
 Blackmail
 Lying
 Bribes
 Taking on roles that are no under you job title
 Being unpunctual; poor attendance

B. SAFETY IN THE WORKPLACE

The following are the 10 safety tips in a workplace that every employee
should know to help them create a safe work environment.

1. Beware of your surroundings

-This step requires knowing the common and particular hazard in your
workplace. Once you’ve learned these risks, you are able to keep clear of
potential hazardous situations.
2. Correct posture to protect your back
-If you work at a desk, keep your shoulder line with our hips to avoid
back problems. If you’re picking things up, use correct form so you back doesn’t
get hurt. Avoid stopping and twisting, if possible, always use ergonomic design
furniture and safety equipment so everything you need is within easy reach.

3. Take regular breaks

-Taking regular breaks help you stay fresh on the job.
4. Use tools and machine properly
-Take proper precaution when using tools and never take shortcuts.
Taking shortcuts is one of the leading causes of injury. Using tools the right way
reduces the chances f risks.
5. Keep emergency exits easily accessible
-In case of an emergency, an easy access to the exits is a must. It is
also recommended to keep clear access to equipment shutoffs in case you need
to quickly stop them from functioning.
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 6. Report unsafe condition to your supervisor
Your supervisor re legally obliged to ensure their employees have a
safe working environment and will take care of unsafe conditions in the
workplace.
7. Use mechanical aids whenever possible
-Instead of attempting to carry or lift something, take extra minute to
use a wheelbarrow, conveyor belt, crank or forklift. Common injuries are mostly
because of trying to lift something that weighs too much.
8. Stay sober
-When a worker’s ability to exercise judgement, coordination, motor
control, concentration or alertness is comprised, this leads to any number of
risks for workplace injury and fatalities.
9. Reduces workplace stress
-Common causes of workplace stress include long hours, heavy
workload, job insecurity and conflicts with co-workers and managers. Take your
concerns about workplace stress to your supervisor and see how they might help
you address them.
10. Wear the correct safety equipment
-Depending on the job, you must wear a correct safety equipment to
reduce the risk of workplace injury.

C. WORKPLCE RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILTY

1. Equal Work Opportunities for All
The overall policy objectives for the employment discrimination laws we
will be examining is summed up by the phrase equal opportunity. These laws
generally do not aim to create equal outcomes, but rather seek to ensure that all
employees or job applicants have an equal opportunity to engage in the
employment market. In other words, these laws try to level “the playing field” o
that certain classes of people who have been discriminated against in the past
are not subjected to adverse treatment based upon certain characteristics that
have nothing to do with being qualified job applicant or employee.
2. Security of Tenure
Every employee shall be assured security tenure. No employee can be
dismissed from work except for a just or authorized cause, and only after due
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 process. Without security of tenure, an office-holder may find his or her ability
to carry out their powers, functions and duties restricted by the fear that
whoever disapproves of any of their decisions may be able to easily remove
them from office I revenge. Security f tenure offers protection, by ensuring that
an office-holder cannot be victimized for exercising their powers, functions
and duties. It enables the democratic or constitution methodology through
which and office-holder comes to office not be overturned except in the
strictest and most extreme cases.
3. Work days and work hours work day
Refers to any day during which the employee is regularly required to
work. Hours of work refer to all the time an employee renders actual work, or
is required to be on duty or to be at a prescribed workplace. The normal hours
of work in a day is 8 hours. This includes break or rest period of less than one
hour, but exclude meal period, which shall not be less than one hour. An
employee must be paid his or her wages for all hours worked.
4. Weekly rest day a day-off
24 consecutive hours after 6 days of work should be scheduled by the
employer upon consultation with the workers. Workers are entitled to at least
one day (24 hours) off each week. This can be deferred (but not abandoned)
in particular circumstances: for instances, where there is a high level of
seasonal work, or where round- the-clock working is required. The 24 hour
break, or one 48 hour break in each 14 day period. Workers who work more
than six hours per day are entitled to a rest break of not less than 20 minutes,
away from their workstation. Employers must make sure that workers can
take their rest break. Mobile workers are entitled to adequate rest.
5. Wage and wage-related benefits
Wage is the amount paid to an employee in exchange for a task,
pieces of work, or services rendered to an employer. Wage may be fixed for a
given period, as when it is computed hourly, daily or monthly. It may also be
fixed for a specific task or result. An employer cannot make any deduction
from an employee’s wage except for insurance premium with the consent of
the employee.

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 6. Payment of wages
Employers must establish a regular pay period and a regular pay day
for employees. An employer has to pay all the wages earned in each pay
period, other than vacation pay that is accruing, no later than the employee’s
regular pay day for the period. Some employees earn commission or
“bonuses” based on sales made in a pay period. In these situation, the
employment contract or the practice of the employer often provide that the
commission or bonus is not “due and owning” or “earned” until some future
event has occurred.
6. Employment of children
Minimum employable age is 15 years. A worker below 15 years of age
should be directly under the sole responsibility of parent or guardians; work
does not interfere with child’s schooling/normal development. No person
below 18 years of age can be employed in a hazardous undertaking.
7. Safe working condition
Employers must provide workers with every kind of on-the-job
protection against injury, sickness or death through safe and healthful working
conditions. Workplace safety should not be taken lightly with a business.
Preventative measures against accidents and/or workplace-related deaths are
key for fostering a healthy, safe work environment.
8. Right to self-organization and collective bargaining
The right to self-organization is the right of every worker, free of any
interference from the employer or from government, to form or join any
legitimate workers organization, association or union on the first day of his or
her employment.
9. Obey a lawful, reasonable order within the terms of the contract of
employment
The employee must take all reasonable steps to carry out what has
been promised under the contract of employment. Sometimes this is
described as the duty to obey the law and reasonable orders of the employer,
which usually means getting on with the work when there is work to be done
and fitting in as far as it is reasonable, with the employer’s scheme of
operation. If you employed at will, your employer does not need cause to fire
you.
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 10. Cooperate with the employer
Other things that affect productivity are influenced by positivity or
negativity in the workplace. If the workplace overall attitude is positive,
employees stays with the company longer and are more interested in career
development. On the other hand, if the overall attitude in the workplace is
negative, employees will tend to win small success for themselves at the
expense of cooperating to achieve the goals of the company. They will
distract each other and the manager.
11. Not misuse the confidential information acquired while in service
In today’s increasingly litigious competitive workplace, confidentiality is
important host for reason. Failure to properly secure the confidential
information can lead to loss of business/clients. The disclosure of sensitive
employee and management information can lead to loss of employee’s trust,
confidence and loyalty. This will almost always result in a loss of productivity.

D. CONFIDENTIALITY IN THE WORKPLACE

Confidentiality is important for a lot of varied reason. The data
pertaining to requirement, compensation, and management of employees is
naturally sensitive. In the wrong hands, this information could be misused to
commit fraud, discrimination and other violations.

Examples of maintaining confidentiality includes:

 Individual files are locked and secured
 Support workers do not tell other people what is a client file unless they have
permission from the client
 Information about the client is not discussed without their consent
 Adult client have the right to keep information about themselves confidential,
which that information is being kept from family friends.
The types of information that is considered confidential can include:
 Name, date of birth, sex, age and address
 Current contact details of family, guardians, etc.
 Bank details
 Medical history/records
 Personal care issues
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  Service records and file progress notes
 Individual personal plan
 Assessment or report
 Guardianship order
 Incoming or outgoing personal correspondence
Other information relating to ethnic or racial origin, political opinions, religious
or philosophical beliefs, health or sexual lifestyle should also be considered
confidential.
There are several instances where total confidentiality is either impossible
undesirable or illegal.
These includes:
 Cases where the law requires disclosure of information which will be:
 If the health and/or welfare of a child or young person is at risk. You are
required to contact the Department of Community Services and nifty them of
your concern
 If your client tells you he/she committed a serious crime. You required to
notify your supervisor or the police directly
 When the client needs to be protected from harming themselves (e.g. suicide)
 Where others may need to be protected (I the client has threatened to harm
others or will do so inadvertently)
It is always good practice to tell clients at the beginning of your contact with
them that whatever they will tell you is confidential except in above circumstances.

In writing up case notes, you need to be careful about what you include and
how you write this information up. Always remember the the client have the right to
see files and read anything that has been written about them.

When working with their professionals, it is good practice to obtain written

consent of the client before changing information.

Importance of Confidentiality

 One of the most important elements in confidentiality is that it helps to build

and develop trust between the client and the company.

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  The major purpose of obtaining a client’s consent before speaking to a third
party such as another agency or family member is to protect the confidentiality
and the privacy of the client.
 It is important to keep your client’s business as just that their business. You
should only discuss matter relating to your client’s business with co-worker
and then only what to be discussed.
 Respect for client’s confidentiality and staff personnel information should be
high priority for all community services to comply with legislation that governs
disclosure of information.
 To ensure confidentiality, workers should only access confidential information
for the work that is covered by their job description and the policies and the
procedure of the organization.

Legislation Governing Confidentiality

 Health Administration Act of 1982

This act covers any information that is provided or recorded within the health
system. Basically, information cannot be disclosed without the consent of the person
whom the information relates or for the purpose of legal proceedings such as court
order or subpoena that allows access to health information of the client.

 The Public Health Act of 1999

This act allows for the disclosure of information without the consent. The most
important confidentiality of this act is the part that deals specifically with HIV/AIDS
related information.

 Health Records and Information Protection Act of 2002

This act is designed to protect of an individual’s health information enable

individuals to gain access to their health information and provide an accessible
framework for resolution for the complaints regarding the handling of health
information.

 Privacy and Personal information Act of 1998

This act consists of internationally privacy principles dealing separately with
collection, storage, use and disclosure of personal information. One of the key

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principles to accessibility of information, stipulating that agencies must allow access
to client’s personal information without reasonable delay and expenses, when it is
requested.
 Crimes Act of 1900 (NSW)
There is an obligation for people who have information about serious personal
offense to notify the police

E. EFFECTIVE CONFLICT RESOLUTION AND TEAMWORK SKILLS

When a work group begins to work as a team, productivity and efficiency are
increased. Teams not only improve their work output, they also develop the ability to
police themselves and resolve internal team conflicts. A team leader who
understands the various elements of teamwork that assist in conflict resolution can
better prepare the team to take care of issues as they arise and maintain group
productivity.

Equality

Equality in a team means that the team develops methods for delegating
responsibility and performing work tasks that are equally effective for all team
members. It prevents team members from feeling alienated from the rest of the
group and helps to build a strong sense of team purpose. Encouraging a uniform
distribution of responsibility within a team helps prevent conflict. If conflict happens
because one or more team members feel that they are not being allowed to
contribute, then analyzing the team methods for work distribution and task
accomplishment helps resolve the issue.

Respect for Hierarchy

A team develops its own hierarchy, designed to keep the group running
smoothly and effectively. But conflict can arise when some members of the group
feel that it would be better served if their ideas were more prominent in the team
decision-making process. The team needs to respect the group hierarchy to maintain
productivity. The one thing that can degrade the hierarchy is ineffective leadership.
This is where strong team conflict resolution policies come into place. The team
needs to have a way of addressing and replacing weak leadership. A process that

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includes re-examining the hierarchy and a majority vote to make changes can be
one way of resolving this sort of team conflict. A majority vote prevents the vocal
minority from assuming control.

Support and Feedback

A team develops its own way of supporting members and providing pertinent
feedback. Without team members supporting each other and offering necessary
feedback on work performance, the group has no way of improving its productivity.
Conflict can arise when group members do not communicate with each other and
individuals do not know if their performance within the group is acceptable and
productive. Avoid conflict by having weekly staff meetings where members can
discuss work performance and help each other resolve workplace issues.

Diversity

Diversity can cause conflicts among team members. Intolerance of diverse

backgrounds can cause internal conflict, and those kinds of conflicts are resolved by
developing an understanding for each other or by dismissing the intolerant parties.
But one aspect of diversity that can create conflict is a feeling of inadequacy. Team
members with more experience or that have a strong understanding of their job
duties can make other group members feel inadequate. Team leaders can dilute this
sort of conflict by not using the same team members for important group tasks.
When each team member sees his value in a diverse team setting, you can lower
the chances of conflict.

F. Work Immersion Rules and Regulations

Work Immersion Program

 DOLE issued Labor Advisory 08, Series of 2016, Protection of Senior High
School Students on K to 12 Work Immersion Program.
 The work immersion may be schedule for no more than 8 cumulative or
consecutive hours per day. All applicable safety guidelines of TESDA and
DOLE relevant to the basic education shall apply.
 Work immersion shall not be considered as an employment arrangement.
 Conditions for Work Immersion
 The following conditions shall be observed for SHS

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  work immersion shall be allowed only between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM;
 For students below 15 years old, work immersion shall not be longer than
4hours in any given day, with parental consent;
 Work immersion shall in no case result to the replacement of or diminution of
benefits of the workers in the partner enterprise/company.
Hazardous Activities and Industries
 DOLE Department Order No. 149, Series of 2016, entitled "Guidelines
in Assessing and Determining Hazardous Work in the Employment of Persons
Below 18 Years of Age" which details hazardous work and activities by
Occupational Classification and Industrial Classification.
 Pursuant to Republic Act No. 9231, entitled, "An Act Providing for the
Elimination of the Worst Forms of Child Labor and Affording Stronger
Protection for the Working Child otherwise known as "Special Protection of
Children Against Child Abuse, Exploitation, and Discrimination Act".
Hazardous Work and Activities Industrial Classification SHS students
regardless of age shall not be allowed for work immersion in the following
work and activities under each industrial classification considered hazardous
by DOLE:

Mining and Quarrying

This includes extraction of minerals occurring naturally as:solids (coals and ores),
liquid (petroleum), or gases (natural gas).Extraction can beachieved by different
methods such
as:underground or surface mining,welloperationor seabed mining.
Construction

This includes general construction and specialized constructionactivities for buildings

and civil engineering works which includes:newwork,repair, additions and alterations,
erection of prefabricated buildings orstructures on the site,and construction of a
temporary nature.

Transportation and Storage

This includes provision of passenger or freight transport, whetherscheduled or not,

by: rail, road, water, or air and associated activities such asterminal and parking

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facilities, cargo handling and storage. Also included arethe renting of transport
equipment with driver or operator, and postal andcourier activities.

Water Supply and Waste Management

This includes activities related to management of forms of waste, suchas: solid or

non-solid industrial or household waste, as well as contaminatedsites.

Forestry and Logging

This includes the production of roundwood for the forest-basedmanufacturing

industries as well as the extraction and gathering of wildgrowing non-wood forest
products.

Fishing and Aquaculture

This includes capture of fishery and aquaculture.covering the use offishery resources
from marine, brackish or freshwater environments, with thegoal of capturing or
gathering fish, crustaceans, mollusks and other marineorganisms and products.

Hunting and Trapping

This includes hunting and trapping on a commercial basis, taking ofanimals (dead or
alive) for:food, fur, skin, or for use in research, in zoos or aspetsor production of fur
skins, reptile, or bird skins from hunting or trappingactivities.

Security and Investigation

This includes security-related services such as investigation anddetective services;

guard and patrol services; orpicking up anddelivering money, receipts, or other
valuable items with personnel andequipment to protect such properties while in
transit.

Manufacturing

 alcoholic beverages,
 tobacco,
 pyrotechnics,
 rubber and plastic products,
 chemical products,
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  basic metals, and
 weapons and ammunitions.

Hazardous Work and Activities Occupational ClassificationSHS students regardless

of age shall not be allowed for work immersion inthe following work and activities
under each occupational classificationconsidered hazardous by DOLE:

Farmers and other Plant Growers

 Preparatory activities;
 Tending activities;
 Harvesting activities; and
 Post-harvesting activities

Animal Producers

 Rearing activities;
 Harvesting activities;
 Post-harvesting activities; and
 Work in slaughterhouse or abattoirs.

Sales and Services Elementary Occupations

 Use of dangerous power tools;

 Exposure to hazardous materials;
 Exposure to extreme environments;
 Exposure to verbal or physical abuse;
 Lifting of heavy loads
 Selling of items prohibited to minors; and
 Delivery service-related tasks

Physical Science, Life Science, and Health Associate Professionals

 Operating radiation emitting machines;

 Processing human/animal body fluids; and
 Child as human sample in experiments.

Personal and Protective Service Workers

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  Travel related tasks in dangerous activities;
 Personal care of sick persons and adults;
 Housekeeping-related tasks;
 Restaurant service-related tasks;
 Preparing and serving alcoholic beverages;
 Exposure to sexual abuse; and
 Funeral services.

Customer Service Clerks

 Sales and technical support services; and

 Work in gambling facilities.

Craft and Trade Workers

 Operation of high-power machinery;

 Lifting heavy loads;
 Exposure to hazardous materials and environments; and
 Tasks related to textile and garments.

G. TERMS AND CONDITION OF THE MEMORANDUM OF

AGREEMENTS

MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT FOR WORK IMMERSION PARTNERSHIP

This Memorandum of Agreement is entered into this 6thof November, 2019 in

Bayugan City, by and between:

The BAYUGAN NATIONAL COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL, with School

Identification Number 304707, a public high school, with principal address at NARRA
AVENUE, POBLACION, BAYUGAN CITY, represented in this Agreement by its
SCHOOL PRINCIPAL, MINDA I. TEPOSO, Filipino, of legal age, and hereinafter
referred to as the SCHOOL;

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 -and-

CITY OF BAYUGAN, of the Republic of the Philippines, with principal address at

POBLACION, BAYUGAN CITY, and represented in this Agreement by its MAYOR,
HON. KIRK A. ASIS, Filipino, of legal age, and hereinafter referred to as the “LGU”.

WITNESSETH:

WHEREAS, the Department of Education of the Philippines, hereinafter referred to

as "DepEd", is the primary government instrumentality mandated to formulate,
implement, and coordinate policies, plans, programs, and projects in the areas of
formal and nonformal basic education; supervise all elementary and secondary
education institutions, including alternative learning systems, both public and private;
and provide for the establishment and maintenance of a complete, adequate, and
integrated system of basic education relevant to the goals of national development;

WHEREAS, DepEd has introduced the K to 12 basic education reform program that
includes Senior High School, hereinafter referred to as "SHS", with the major
objective of ensuring that graduates of basic education are ready for employment,
entrepreneurship, and higher learning;

WHEREAS, the SHS curriculum be customized at the local levels to take into
consideration the needs of local industries and the labor market;

WHEREAS, DepEd believes that for the effective delivery of SHS instruction, there is
a need for school-industry partnerships that will provide the school the necessary
expertise and venue for practical, on-the-job, enterprise-based training for SHS
learners;

WHEREAS, DepEd will start full Implementation of SHS in School Year 2016-2017;

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WHEREAS, the BAYUGAN NATIONAL COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL is
among those that will offer SHS to students in the community to carry out Dep Ed's
objectives for SHS as spelled out above;

WHEREAS, to achieve this objective, the BAYUGAN NATIONAL

COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL needs to enter into a Work Immersion
Partnership with the LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT (LGU);

WHEREAS, the LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT (LGU) operates in the area where the
School is located and has offices, facilities, project sites, and expertise that it can
make available to the School for purposes of student Work Immersion;

WHEREAS, the LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT (LGU) considers going into a work
immersion partnership with the School as part of its mission to create a positive
impact on the community, especially the young people;

WHEREAS, the institutionalization and implementation of the K to 12 program is

among the priority programs of the Government for promoting inclusive growth;

WHEREAS, the LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT (LGU) is encouraged to fully support

the successful implementation of the K to 12 Program of the Department of
Education as stated in Paragraph 4, Section 2 of the Republic Act 9155 or
“Governance of Basic Education Act of 2001”;

WHEREAS, the LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT (LGU) recognizes the need for a
Work Immersion environment that is safe for the students and teachers, and
conducive to learning, and has the capability to provide these;

WHEREAS, the BAYUGAN NATIONAL COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL and the

LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT (LGU), hereinafter collectively referred to as "the
PARTIES", undertake to collaborate for the successful implementation of the SHS in
Bayugan City cognizant of the need for special protection of the child and with the
best interest of the SHS learner at heart;

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NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the foregoing premises, the
PARTIES hereby agree as follows:

DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK IMMERSION PROGRAM

With the passage of the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2013 or Republic Act
10533, DepEd was tasked to implement the K to 12 Program, essentially adding two
(2) years of specialization within the Basic Educational System;

DepEd designed the implementation of RA 10533 within the framework of increased

community involvement in the learner's experience;

With this premise, DepEd offers venues for various stakeholders to participate in the
implementation of RA 10533 and, the same offer, accepted by the PARTIES herein;

The Work Immersion Program is one of the course requirements for graduation. A
SHS student has to undergo Work Immersion in a business organization or
establishment with work requirements related to the specialization. Through Work
Immersion, the students are exposed to and are familiarized with the work-related
environment related to their field of specialization. Specifically, the students are able
to:

1. Appreciate the importance and application of the principles and theories

learned in school
2. Enhance their technical knowledge and skills
3. Enrich their skills in communications and human relations
4. Develop good work habits, attitudes, appreciation, and respect for work

I. OBJECTIVES OF THE WORK IMMERSION PARTNERSHIP

The Work Immersion Partnership has the following objectives:

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1. To supplement the formal curriculum of the SHS program with special inputs
coming from the LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT (LGU) experts and practitioners in
order to make the SHS program aligned and consistent with work standards.
2. To develop in the students of the SHS program the knowledge and skills that are
relevant to the needs of the job market in the area.
3. To provide SHS students relevant learning experiences by exposing them to the
actual workplace setting.
4. To form Work Immersion Partnership between the BAYUGAN NATIONAL
COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL and the LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT
(LGU), allowing the students, faculty, and staff of the schools concerned the use
of and access to the LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT (LGU) workplace and
equipment as part of their Work Immersion Program.

II. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PARTIES

A. Joint Responsibilities

Both the BAYUGAN NATIONAL COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL and the

LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT (LGU) shall:

1. Create a joint working group that will prepare the action plan to operationalize the
partnership.
2. Form a joint steering committee to monitor the progress of the partnership and to
make sure that the provisions of this Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) are met.
3. Adhere to all laws, memoranda and circulars especially those pertaining to child
protection as provided for in the Guidelines for Work Immersion (Guidelines).
4. Develop the students' Work Immersion module specifying goals and objectives,
desired outcomes of the program and how these outcomes will be achieved, also
noting the specific knowledge, skills, attitudes and competencies that the student
should acquire after completing the program. (See Annex A and Annex C of the
Guidelines.)
5. Develop a Work Immersion Daily Schedule of Activities that will be followed by the
students during the whole duration of the Work Immersion in the LOCAL
GOVERNMENT UNIT (LGU). (See Annex C of the Guidelines.)
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6. Formulate local school work immersion policies and guidelines on selection,
placement, monitoring, and assessment of students (immersion participants), in
order to ensure that each student is assigned to an Immersion partner matched to
his/her desired track, qualifications, and aptitude.

B. Responsibilities of the SCHOOL

The BAYUGAN NATIONAL COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL shall:

1. Identify and indicate the SHS track/s, strand/s, and/or specialization/s which will
be the subject of the partnership.
2. Make the needed adjustments to contextualize the SHS subjects based on inputs
coming from the LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT (LGU).
3. Designate a person in charge of coordinating with the LOCAL GOVERNMENT
UNIT (LGU) and supervising the activities of the students for the duration of the
Work Immersion Program.
4. Provide insurance coverage for learners during the Work Immersion program.
5. Continue to exercise its Special Parental Authority under the Family Code over the
Senior High School student under immersion in the premises of the partner.
6. Monitor each student's progress throughout the duration of the entire work
immersion program so as to make sure that the tasks assigned to each student
are meaningful, challenging, and applicable to his/her particular programs and are
able to maximize the quality of the learning experience.
7. Provide the LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT (LGU) an evaluation tool for the
students' immersion performance.
8. Issue a final grade to the student upon completion of the requirements within a
prescribed period.
9. Ensure that the student will adhere to the non-disclosure policies of the City of
Bayugan as agreed to by the BAYUGAN NATIONAL COMPREHENSIVE HIGH
SCHOOL.
10. Provide signed Consent forms from the parents as applicable.
11. Provide the LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT (LGU) a Certificate of Participation in
the SHS program for whatever purpose it may serve.
12. Execute a deed of acceptance as a way of recognizing and acknowledging the
donation/s received from the LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT (LGU)
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C. The LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT (LGU) shall:

1. Assign a competent Immersion Coordinator from the LOCAL GOVERNMENT

UNIT (LGU) to liaise with the School and supervise the students without prejudice
to the special parental authority of the school, its administrators and teachers for
the duration of the work immersion program so as to ensure efficient
implementation of all stages of the program
2. Provide inputs into the curriculum through the discussions or workshops that
DepEd will organize.
3. Lend its expertise by making available its resident resource persons to provide
training to the students.
4. Allow the students to be deployed to the different sections/departments/project
sites of the LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT (LGU) based on the Work Immersion
Daily Schedule of Activities.
5. Agree to the required number of hours of the immersion program set under the
DepEd SHS curriculum. (See Annex A of the Guidelines.)
6. Provide immersion opportunities for 115 students for 2019-2020.
7. Provide students with an orientation about the LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT
(LGU), the job as well as expose them to the various stakeholders of the
community in which it operates for the students to get a holistic understanding of
the LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT (LGU).
8. Similarly ensure that students undergo training related to their course, and provide
the students with work or activities based on the activities listed in the prescribed
template for the Immersion Program of Activities (Annex C of the Guidelines).
9. Make its workplace and facilities available to students and teachers, and shall
similarly take all necessary action to ensure the safety of students within their
areas of operation at all times, which shall include, but shall not be limited to, the
provision for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), if applicable. Ensure that the
students will not be exposed to hazardous materials and working environment
throughout the duration of the immersion.
10. Evaluate students' performance in the Immersion venue by accomplishing
provided evaluation tool.

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11. Issue a Certificate of Completion to the student trainees upon satisfactory
compliance with all requirements of the program.
12. Execute a deed of donation in favor of DepEd for the completed Work Immersion
Partnership.

III. EFFECTIVITY

This agreement shall hold for the duration of the 2019-2020 Academic School
Year and is renewable every year. The LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT (LGU) and the
BAYUGAN NATIONAL COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL shall submit their
intention for renewal of this agreement through formal notice within thirty (30) days
before the expiration of this Agreement.
The LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT (LGU) and the BAYUGAN NATIONAL
COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL reserve their respective rights to terminate their
participation in the agreement through formal notice within thirty (30) days before the
effectivity of the termination. Both parties shall turn over all deliverables agreed
thereto in the Work Immersion Program. Termination shall be subject to the mutual
agreement between the parties.
A material breach of the Work Immersion Guidelines and/or this MOA shall
constitute a ground for termination of the MOA, in whole or in part, by the aggrieved
party, without prejudice to other legal remedies.

IV. LIABILITY
The school, its administrator, and teachers exercising authority and
supervision over the Senior High School Student undergoing immersion in the
premises of the partner may be held accountable for the student's acts.
Each party shall answer for losses and damages arising from any accident,
act, or omission directly attributable to its fault or negligence, which may cause death
or bodily Injury to any persons, or loss or damage to property, by or on account of
the performance of the respective obligations by the parties pursuant to this
Agreement. Such responsibility shall continue to remain that of the responsible
party's even after the termination of this agreement, if such losses and damages
were incurred during the effectivity of this agreement.

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 DepEd shall not be liable for opportunity losses of the LOCAL
GOVERNMENT UNIT (LGU) during the duration and after the termination of this
agreement.

V. NONDISCLOSURE PROVISION

It is expressly understood by DepEd and the students that all information on

technology, manufacturing process, process standards, quality assurance
methodologies, quality standards, production capabilities, raw material purchasing,
marketing, finance, and all other related documents, manuals, and operational and
technical matters that the LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT (LGU) shall make available
to them shall be used for the sole purpose of student training. All of these matters
are classified as confidential in nature and proprietary to the LOCAL GOVERNMENT
UNIT (LGU), and thereby each student hereby undertakes to prevent transfer of
such information by any of its members to any party outside of the LOCAL
GOVERNMENT UNIT (LGU).

VI. OWNERSHIP OF OUTPUT AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

Intellectual properties developed by the student as part of his or her regular

Work Immersion duties in the LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT (LGU) and their
corresponding copyrights and/or patents shall belong to the LOCAL GOVERNMENT
UNIT (LGU).
Intellectual properties developed by the student outside of his or her regular
Work Immersion duties in the LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT (LGU) and their
corresponding copyrights and/or patents shall belong to the student, even if the
student used the time, facilities, materials of the LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT
(LGU), unless otherwise stipulated in a separate agreement between the student
and his or her parent or guardian and the LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT (LGU).
The above provisions shall apply in proportion to the intellectual properties
developed by the student in case intellectual property is jointly developed by the
student with an employee or personnel of the LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT (LGU),
unless otherwise stipulated in a separate agreement between the student and his or
her parent or guardian and the LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT (LGU)
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VII. OTHER PROVISIONS

It is expressly understood by the PARTIES that the LOCAL GOVERNMENT

UNIT (LGU) is not obliged to pay wage or salary since no employer-employee
relationship exists between them. However, the LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT (LGU)
is not precluded from providing the student with any monetary or financial assistance
in the form of transportation fee, food allowance, etc.
In determining the existence of an employer-employee relationship, the
following elements are considered: (l) the power to hire; (2) the payment of wages;
(3) the power to dismiss; and (4) the power to control the employee's conduct, with
the control test generally assuming primacy in the overall consideration.
No employer-employee relationship exists between the student and the
partner in Work Immersion if all the following criteria are met:

1. The training, even though it includes actual operation of the employer's

facilities, is similar to training provided in an educational program.
2. The training is for the benefit of the student.
3. The student does not displace regular employees, and works under close
supervision.
4. The students are not entitled to a job at the conclusion of the training period
and are free to take jobs elsewhere in the same field.
5. Any clinical training is performed under the supervision and direction of
people who are knowledgeable and experienced in the activity.
6. The training is general, and qualifies the student to work in any similar
business. It is not designed specifically for a job with the employer that
offers the program.
7. The screening process for the Immersion Program is not the same as that
for employment, and does not appear to be for that purpose. The
screening only uses criteria relevant for admission to an independent
educational program.
8. Advertisements, posting, or solicitations for the program clearly discuss
education or training, rather than employment, although employers may indicate
that qualified graduates may be considered for employment.
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FOR THE SCHOOL: FOR THE LGU

MINDA I. TEPOSO HON. KIRK A. ASIS

School Principal City Mayor

WITNESSED BY:

STEVEN ROGER P. BRAVENBOER GRACE G. ASIS

Work Immersion Focal Person City Administrator

Understanding Work Immersion Reflection

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A. Work Ethics Reflection

Work ethic is a values or belief that is based on moral attitude of a worker thathard

work is worthy of reward. It also refers to the workers moral benefit based on

aperson's ability to improve his capacity. Although the value has been

changed,society still has its expectation and high standard on workers that they

should have agood work ethic in order to be selected for a better position where it

requires moreresponsibility, recognition of his contribution in the company. The

society does nottrust the workers, who do not meet the expectation, for being neglect

his duties andfail to make contribution to his society. Values and ethics are important

in the field ofsocial work because they serve as guidelines for behaviour and conduct

to buildwork ethic. If you make a promise, keep it. Your word is as equally important

as yourwork, it does not matter how many degrees you may have or what your title

says onyour office door. If you become known as a promise breaker, you lose trust

withthose most important to your continued success. If you choose to volunteer to

dosomething, work as if you're getting paid. Don't do a job half-assed because

you'renot receiving a paycheck, if you agreed to complete a task or finish a project,

then doit well. It's okay to say no, or to concede that you don't know how to do

something, "Idon't know" isn't always a bad phrase in the business world. It is much

respectableand responsible to be honest about your abilities than to lie about them.

Be on time or early for deadlines. Don't commit if you know you cannot make it.

Timeliness isalways important and having a respect for other people's time also

gives theimpression that you care. Watch how you talk to people. Use the golden

rule. Beprofessional in your manner of speaking. Work as if you have everything to

prove,not as if you have nothing to lose. As what Kathy Ireland stated Keep integrity

andyour work ethic intact. So what of that means working a little harder, an

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honourablecharacter is your best calling card, and that's something anyone can

have.Being a work immersion student assigned in Bayugan City Doctors Hospital

isquite interesting for me and also I should be patient to the patient I will be

encountersince they are a sick people and we were obliged to do our duties

andresponsibilities in work.Indeed, having good attribute could help me show a

better performance andcharacter in work such as being initiative, responsible,

disciplined, reliable,dependable, loyal, honest and trustworthy. Through this, one

could be an employeethat is trusted and can also be a good problem solver when

conflicts orcircumstances that may come around. During our work immersion, I will

always dealwith the staffs and heads in the Haermodialysis Department. Achieving a

betterperformance is very important and the keys to acquire are respect,

understanding,cooperating with each other, and having good relations to one

another.

B. Safety in the Workplace Reflection

Health and Safety is a vital part of any business. As part of an employer's dutyof

care, it is their legal obligation to make sure that the safety of employees and

thepublic is not put at risk and that they are safe from harm. Workplace

safetyprocedures are a necessity for all staff. Safety measures protect employees as

wellas equipment and business property. Avoiding or minimizing injuries and

damage toequipment and facilities will result in fewer expenses and more profit for a

business.Identifying workplace safety issues is the first step in protecting employees.

Commonwork safety concerns can include ergonomics, presence of hazardous

chemicals,mechanical problems, and noise pollution, and restricted visibility, dangers

of fallingand weather-related hazards. Each business should have a safety policy in

place,created either by management or in a joint effort between management and

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staff.Every employee has a role in carrying out the safety policies. A safety

handbookshould be created identifying safety issues and spelling out consequences

of notfollowing the appropriate safety procedures. Safety Training is necessary so

thatemployees will know how to practice safety in the workplaces. Depending on

thetype of equipment used, the training may be required by a federal mandate.

Whenyou are in charge of people you are responsible for their health and safety.

Theresponsibility includes: Knowing the health and safety policies and

proceduresaffecting their work, and ensuring workers also know them and have easy

access tothem, Being aware of all the hazards associated with their work and how

they arecontrolled, and ensuring workers also know, Ensuring workers are properly

trainedfor the tasks and equipment of their work, and receive on-going training

asnecessary, Ensuring all equipment used is suitable for the work and

properlymaintained, Consulting with workers about health and safety issues that do,

andmay, affected them, Encouraging workers to ask questions, make suggestion,

andbe involved in improving health and safety in the workplace, Providing

appropihateleadership, supervision, and resources to enable workers to do their

work safely andachieve safety objectives, and lastly any other reasonable thing to

reduce risks andkeep workers, and those who may be affected by their work, free

from injury or harm.And for employers you have the right to ask the employee the

safety workplace thatis free from hazards. You must comply with the occupational

safety and healthstandard. Workplace safety is very important for each and every

employee in theindustry because all the workers desire to work in a safe and

protected atmosphere.Health and safety is the key factor for all the industries in

order to promote thewellness of both employees and employers. It is a duty and

moral responsibility ofthe company to look after the employee's protection.Accident

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is everywhere. Safety in the workplace is all about identifying nsks,and then

managing those risks to avoid accidents and incidents. Workplaces thathave high

safety records do not necessarily have low risks in operations, and viceversa.

C. Rights and Responsibilities Reflection

As one of the reporters in this topic I learned a lot about rights and responsibilities

inworkplace.Employee Responsibilities in the Workplace:Role as a technical expert.

There are employees who play the role oftechnical expert and there are few

responsibilities in this role. As a technical expert,they are required to perform their

work in the right manner. They are to possesscompetencies and adequate skills so

that different tasks can be handled by them.Being a technical expert there are a

number of responsibilities where they are toensure that they work as per the mission,

expectations, objectives and goal of theorganization. Role and responsibility of a

hiring manager. A hiring manager isconsidered as an important role as he decided

the perfect candidate for the welfareand future of the organization's success. His

responsibility is to decide therecruitment plan, recruitment related documents and

organizational chart. Heplaysthe role of hiring for the requirement of the organization.

Hiring manager perromisrecruitment which opens up good faith and hard work for an

open diversity. They areresponsible for filling the positions of various units in the

organization. Team playingIt is understood that in an organization, employees play

their role in a team. Theirresponsibility in a team is to contribute to the team for the

success of theorganization. The main responsibility of an employee in a team is to

attend meetings,in problem-solving, decision-making, and taking part in

organizational assignments.Also, employees work to achieve more tasks in an

effective manner throughdelegation of tasks. Safety and healthy. It is the

responsibility of the employee towork in a safe and healthy workplace and take care

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of your own well-being. It is theresponsibility of the employee to make use of safety

work equipment for protection. Ifthere are any health and safety issues, the

employee can discuss with the employer.Employee main role in an organization. An

employee in an organization is to play amajor role in the employee orientation

process. There would be a smoothchangeover to a new position with the help of

employee orientation process. Thiswould also pave way for basic foundation for

improvement and progress in publicservice. The employee orientation is important

as it helps employees to meet newemployees, gain new information, get to new

places, get prominent with performanceexpectations, and developing a positive

relationship. Employee orientation is aresponsibility for employees and they also get

to know more responsibilities.Maintaining a good work culture is also the

responsibility and role of employees. Asan employee in an organization, the

employees must adhere to the policies andregulations followed in the organization.

Their role and responsibility are to follow therules and regulations which take place in

an organization. There are male dominatedorganizations, where females are

dominated by males which should not be followed.It is the duty and role of the

employee to respect one another in the organizationirrespective of their gender.

Managing. Another main aspect of employeesregardingroles and responsibility is

that they should be able to manage their task andbusiness. With the different roles, it

is the duty of the employee to manage the rolethey work for. When a financial role is

considered, they are responsible managingoverseeing the business operation and in

the decision-making process for bestresults in the organization. Development It is

the role and responsibility of thethe financial aspects of the organization. Also, the

employees are responsible foremployees to contribute to the development of

business. The employees play a main role in the growth of the business and also for

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the profitability. The main intention ofthe business is to make profits. Also, the

business is made profitable with theassistance of employees. When the roles and

responsibilities of the employees areneglected, then the business would be pushed

to danger. Leadershipresponsibilities. When any new process is started, the

employee should beenthusiastic about the new process. The employee should be

aware of the process,link others to participate by means of communication. With the

assistance of differentemployee communication vehicles, support can be shared.

This responsibility wouldadd to the success of the organization. Manager's

responsibility. The mainresponsibility of the manager is to identify and reinforce

perfect performance inemployees and enhance improvement wherever required. The

manager shouldmake use of performance management process which leads to

employeedevelopment improvement. They are responsible for making out the right

schedulefor performance conversations, they also provide positive and correct

feedback,Look for perfect goal progress, revisit and communicate performance

expectations.They also work on leadership and management skills, employee

coaching for two-way communication and assist for career and employee

professional development.Work for goal. The main role and responsibility of the

employee is to work for theaccomplishment of goals which assist in reaching

objectives. Apart fromperformance management activities, the employee and the

manager should worktogether to set goals. It is the employee's responsibility to keep

track of the goalssuccess improvement and associate with the manager regarding

the status.It is the employee who has to take responsibility about professional and

careerdevelopment and the employee's growth in a professional manner. The

employeeshould know the skills, knowledge and experience required for

development.Professional as well as career development opportunities must be

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searched by theemployee by external sources as well as in the organization. The

employee'sresponsibility is to accept feedback which is constructive and work for

itsimprovement. The employee is to complete all the development plans assigned

andalso enhance the performancechallenges to be met, the employee should ask for

feedback and assistance Alsothe employee should accept the feedback and

guidance from others workers heThe employee should maintain a good relationship

with the manager. At times of works with and solicit it. It is also the employee's

responsibility to share theirsuccesses, recognition and feedback from

others.Employee Rights in the Workplace:Employees have a set of basic

responsibilities that they must follow in everyorganization, but besides these

responsibilities there are also few rights that theemployees can ask for. It is the

responsibility of an organization to make sure thateach employee is offered with an

environment that fulfils their rights to the fullest. So,if you too are an employee, then

have a glance at the set of rights that you canexpect from an entity. Healthy and

Safe Work Environment. As per the law of everynation and locality, an employee

must be provided with safe and healthy workingenvironment. It is the responsibility of

the organization or the company's HR to offereach employee, from As per the law of

every nation and locality, an employee mustbe provided with safe and healthy

working environment. It is the responsibility of theorganization or the company's HR

to offer each employee, from top level to bottomlevel with a safe working

environment. The safety must be properly controlled andthere should be adequate

arrangements to meet any emergency situation. AdequateRest Time. Another

important right of an employee is to ask for proper rest timeduring the work day. As

per the laws, there has to be at least half an hour to 1 hourbreak or rest period

required for an employee during a working day. For this reason,some companies

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even offer a half an hour sleep time to their employees, as thisexpects to offer them

both physical and mental rest, and hence, increase theirproductivity once they

resume back to the work. Even if you have less hours of workduring a day, still half

an hour break is mandatory, irrespective of size of organizationand its scale of

operation. Annual paid Holidays. Employees would be glad to knowthat getting

annual paid holidays is not a benefit but a right that they can ask fromthe company.

Every company needs to fix a certain number of fixed holidays to theemployee. The

number of holidays may be as low as 12 holidays a year and canholidays in a year is

mandatory and every employee has the right to ask or claim forit. Fixed Working

Hours. Although, there are chances that an organization may wantan employee to

devote extra hours of work during a day or for few days againstincrease up to a great

extent as per the company's policies and rules, But 12 paidcompletion of an

important project or meeting deadlines, but for this the organizationhas to pay the

employee a sum of remuneration as an overtime pay. Other than this.each employee

has the right to work for fixed hours during a work day. The hoursmay vary from 8hrs

to 9hrs a day and may vary slightly depending on the companybut no employee is

expected to work without getting paid for additional hours a day.Medical Claim

against accidents met in the company. If an employee is offered witha safe working

environment then there are less possibilities of experiencing anyaccident or mishap.

But still, if an unexpected accident happens at the workplace,then employees have

the right to dlaim the medical expenditure from the company.In fact, the company

must make sure to meet all such expenditures of the employeerelated to accidents

or mishaps occurring at the workplace. Supply of stationary andother essentials.

From a pen to an office bag to a laptop, each stationary item, whichis necessary to

get the job done must be provided from the office, usually by the HRdepartment. No

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employee must be expected to use his own personal belongings tocomplete the

responsibilities related to the organization. Unfair Dismissal. If youremployer

dismisses you from the job without a fair reason, then you are unfairlydismissed and

you have the right to ask for a valid reason, or otherwise file acomplaint to the

Industrial Tribunal. An unfair dismissal happens when youremployer doesn't have a

fair reason for dismissing you, or your employer does notfollow the correct process

to dismiss you, or you were dismissed without receivingfull settlement amount. In

such situations, you can always file a complaint against theorganization. Refusing to

work during the holiday. Lastly, employees have thecomplete right to work during

paid holidays or during weekend holidays. Companiescannot force employees to

render their services even during holiday period.The roles and responsibilities of the

employees define the efficiency andeffectiveness of the employee's work they

perform. In actual words the roles andresponsibilities of the employee are to obey

the employment contract, reasonableorder, cooperate with the employer and serve

in a faithful manner. They are alsoresponsible not to indulge and misuse the

confidential data of the organization andfor appropriate cases they are to indemnify

the employer.

D. Confidentiality in the Workplace Reflection

This topic defined to keep the employee, customer and client information inprivate.

Confidentiality is very important especially those people who works athospitals.

Confidentiality is important for a host of reasons:A Failure to properly secure and

protect confidential business information canlead to the loss of business or clients.B.

In the wrong hands, confidential information can be misused to commit

lmegaractivity such as fraud or discrimination which can in turn result in

cosuylawsuits for the employer. Many states have laws protecting the

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confidentialityof certain information in the workplace. The disclosure of sensitive

employeeand management information can lead to a loss of employee trust,

confidenceand loyalty. This will almost always result in a loss of

productivity.Confidential workplace information can generally be broken down into

threecategories: employee information, management information, and

businessinformation.Employee Information: Many states have laws which govern the

confidentiality anddisposal of "personal identifying information" for example: an

employee's SocialSecurity number, home addresstelephone number, e-mail

address, Internetidentification name or password, parent's surname prior to marriage

or driverslicensenumber.For business information, We oftentimes refer to

confidential businessinformation as proprietary information or trade secrets. This

refers to informationthat's not generally known to the public and would not ordinarily

be available tocompetitors except via illegal or improper means. Common examples

of "tradesecrets" include manufacturing processes and methods, business plans,

financialdata, budgets and forecasts, computer programs and data

compilation,client/customer lists, ingredient formulas and recipes, membership or

employee lists,supplier lists, etc. Trade secrets" does not include information that a

companyvoluntarily gives to potential customers, posts on its website, or otherwise

freelyprovides to others outside of the company.A confidentiality policy should also

describe the level of privacy employeescan expect relating to their own personal

property (e.g., "for your own protection, donot leave valuable personal property at

work and do not leave personal itemsespecially your purse, briefcase or wallet

(unattended while you are at work) andpersonal information for example your

medical records are kept in a separate file andare kept confidential as required by

law. Confidentiality is very important in theworkplace. It is the employee's

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responsibility to treat all the information in theworkplace with care and caution. An

employee should be prudent enough not to disclose any information that the

organization considers sensitive and conndentat, toa third party, until and unless the

employee has consulted and taken permission fromhis supervisor regarding the

same.Indeed, workplace confidentiality can be defined as keeping the

employee,customer and client information private. Usually, it is seen that

organizations take anumber of steps to ensure that client information remains

confidential but wihenitcomes to employee information, they may not be so

particular. However, this thoughtprocess needs to be changed and the employers

need to understand its importance,only then can they expect their staff to treat client

and customer information withcare.

E. Effective Conflicts Resolution and Teamwork Skills Reflection

We cannot hide the fact that we can escape conflicts in workplace is alwaysaround

every day and anywhere. Mistakes, misunderstanding, and lack ofcommunication

are few of the reasons why conflicts in workplace exist. Having aconflict with your co-

worker is normal don't fear conflict; embrace it because it's yourjob. When conflicts

go unaddressed, they can have a negative impact on productivityand teamwork.

Using conflict resolution strategies in the workplace will help maintaina healthy work

environment. Conflicts require leadership and if you cannot or will notaddress conflict

in a healthy, productive fashion, you should not be in a leadershiprole.Workplace

conflict is making you feel stressed. Take some time to think itthrough and listen to

the masters.Conflict happens, to paraphrase the bumpersticker. It's part of our

working life and often a means to an end, a way to work outour differences and

reach a conclusion. While some conflict can be avoided, it'susually the approach you

take that tends to exacerbate the issue, causing you unduestress and maybe some

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early hair loss. It's all about the reaction. For these smartthinkers, how you deal with

with conflict reveals your character.Taking the time to develop greater self-

awareness of your values and yourapproach to conflict in a diverse workplace is

more important than ever. Your valuesare shaped by your cultural background and

dictate how you treat others and howyou want to be treated. When you work with

others who share your values thingstend to go smoothly. On the other hand, when

you have different values about whatit means to be a leader or a team player, for

example, misunderstandings andconflicts can arise. How you approach conflict also

has cultural implications. Youmay prefer to face things head on and talk things out

directly. Then again, you mightprefer an intermediary.Reducing workplace conflicts,

therefore, starts with you. Here are three tips to helpVou better understand what

makes you and those around you tick.Mapping your values is one of the helpful

exercise to identify your values by draw a

Venn diagram. It will consist of three quadrants: life context, personality

attributes,and life choices. In life context, include the significant factors in your early

life, suchas where you grew up, information on your family, the type of education you

had,your socioeconomic status, and so on. Personality attributes refer to personal

traits.For example, are you optimistic, easygoing, funny, serious, a procrastinator?

Lifechoices are the career path you selected, where you live, your friends, and

otherdecisions you have made about your life so far. Exploring these three circles

will giveyou a more in-depth idea about who you are and what makes you tick. It will

provideinsights into why you think some things are important and others not. This

makes adifference in what you prioritize and what you do not give attention to. It is

importantto know yourself so you can understand how the choices you make affect

others andhow their choices affect you.If you are someone who avoids conflict you

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probably know it by now. Butthere are tested frameworks that can give you deeper

insight into how you andothers deal with conflict. There are two dimensions: one is

about communicationstyle and whether you are a direct or indirect communicator,

and the other is aboutemotions and how expressive or restrained you are.

Combining these twodimensions yields four different types of conflict styles:

discussion style, whichmeans you are a direct communicator and emotionally

restrained; engagement style,which means you are a direct communicator and

emotionally expressive;accommodation style, which means you are an indirect

communicator andemotionally restrained; and dynamic style, which mean you are an

indirectcommunicator and emotionally expressive.don't shy away from it. As senior

leaders, it is your duty to tackle the issues fairly and itdont avoid workplace conflicts.

Conflict is generally considered to be inevitable, so don’t ahy away from it. As senior

leaders, it is your duty to tackle the issues fairly andswiftly. The sooner you act, the

easier it will be to resolve, When handling confilict,actively listen to both parties. Put

yourself in their position to get a true sense of whathas motivated the issue. You will

never get to truly understand the motive behind theconflict if you're not able to put

yourself in their shoes. See conflict as an opportunityfor positive change, growth, and

improvement.Every conflict we face in life is rich with positive and negative potential.

It canbe a source of inspiration, enlightenment, learning, transformation, and growth-

orrage, fear, shame, entrapment, and resistance. The choice is not up to

ouropponents, but to us, and our willingness to face and work through them.

F. Work Immersion Rules and Regulations Reflection

In this topic I learned how rules and regulation very important on us. Rulesrefers to

guidelines in which have been put in different countries, communities, andalso

companies. There arefferent types of rules which have been set Thesedifference

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arise because we all have different beliefs, policies, social interactions aswell as the

type of governance. There are various ways in which broken rules aredealt with

because penalties have been set on how to deal with different rules. Thus,rules are

useful tool in guiding and monitoring the interactions of humans in thesociety. rules

are important because they tend to protect the weaker class in thesociety as they

might be disadvantaged if rules are broken. When rules are used inthe right way they

provide a stable environment and human co-existent in a country,which leads to

peace and development. The process of setting of rules aims to craftthe rules in to

be in line with some desired results. . For example, rules are used inschool or any

institution promotes trust, faimess, and discipline in a bid to improvestudent

performance as the desired results.Rules and regulation are important because it is

through them that law andorder is maintained in any institution or a country. As

mentioned rules applydifferently in different places, for instance school rules may

include dressing andsome specific type of food which could be different from other

institution. Trafficrules guide people on fast or slow them can drive and this may be

different fromother country. People have to obey these set rules because in case any

rule isbroken then that person has to face the consequences punishment such as

heftyfines or even serve jail terms. It is because of that many people chose to

adherealongside the rules. Also, apart from facing the consequences of breaking

Tuleosometimes many people obey rules for their own safety.In Work Immersion

rules and regulations were established by Department orlabor and Employment

where everyone should follow it to avoid punishment. Therewere many things

discussed there but we'll just focus on the application of the DOLEmandates that's

applicable for senior high school students. Part of the basiccompetencies that must

be executed by Grade 12 senior high school students is thework immersion. The

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work immersion should last 80 hours as required for the SHScurriculum which

involves hands-on experience or work simulation in which studentswill have

background knowledge and understanding about the future courses thatthey will take

up in college. The students were given the time to work as an intern todifferent

government or non-government agencies/organizations/companies locatedwithin the

locality/city. As supplied by DOLE, the Labor Advisory 08, Series of 2016,Protection

of Senior High School Students on K to 12 Work Immersion Program, thework

immersion may be schedule for no more than 8 cumulative or consecutivehours per

day. All applicable safety guidelines of TESDA and DOLE relevant to thebasic

education shall apply. It shall not be considered as an employmentarrangement. The

rules and regulations of work immersion includes principles andpolicy statements:

work immersion requires parental consent, partner institutions andwork immersion

venues shall be selected only after through study, screening andpreparation to

ensure that each venue is a safe, secure and suitable place forlearning; schools may

partner with any institution or organization dutyregistered/recognized by any

accrediting government agency.Its main content on the policy is about avoiding

harmful activities. The DOLEDepartment Order No. 149, Series of 2016, entitled

"Guidelines in Assessing andDetermining Hazardous Work in the Employment of

Persons Below 18 Years of Age"which details hazardous work and activities by

Occupational Classification andIndustrial Classification ensure that the work venues

and the job itself is safe for thestudents to do their work.All rules and regulation have

the same purpose, which they try to protect thelives of individuals and bring a good

relationship. These rules guide a person byshowing that person what is right to do

and to what extent. There are also manyways in which some of these rules are

enforced on the people. A country mayemploy some individuals so as to enforce

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these rules to arrest and to prosecutethose who break rules. By so doing many

people are scared from breaking the rulesand it is leads to a peaceful community of

nation.

G.Terms and Condition of the Memorandum of Agreements

This topic helps me to understand the Memorandum of Agreement in Work

Immersion. A memorandum of agreement or MOA is a written document describinga

cooperative relationship between two parties wishing to work together on a projector

to meet an agreed upon objective. An MOA serves as a legal document

anddescribes the terms and details of the partnership agreement. In this topic we

areable to know the terms and conditions between your school and the partner or

thecormpany where the student will be immersed. One of the goals of the K to 12

BasicEducation Program is to develop in leamers the competencies, work ethic,

andvalues relevant to pursuing further education and/or joining the world of work.

WorkImmersion, a required subject, has been incorporated into the curriculum.

Thissubject will provide will provide leamers with opportunities such as to

becomeand to apply theirfarmiliar with the work place, for employment

simulation,competencies in areas of specialization/applied subjects in authentic

workenvironments.Student having immersed to work can enhanced and develop

theircapabilities and skills. They will also have a background experience.The school

must provide the Memorandum of agreements (MOA) in order for thestudents to

perform or have access to the partner institutions/agencies. Inside is alist of the

responsibilities of both the school and the partner institutions with theagreed specific

terms and conditions to implement a program, project, or any similarundertaking.

The Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for Work Immersion shouldhave provisions

for the access to and use of partner institution's facilities by leanersand teachers,

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provision of the supervisors/mentors working in the institution, and theassurance that

workplace is a conductive and safe leaming environment. Partnership with

Institutions shall be governed and guided by the a number orprinciples and policies

included in the DepEd Order. Work Immersion requiresnarental consent, Partner

Institutions and Work Immersion Venues shall be selectedonly after thorough study,

screening and preparation to ensure that each venue issafe, secure, and suitable

place for learning and all applicable safety guidelines ofTESDA, DOLE, and other

work immersion venue relevant to basic education shallapply.Schoolsmay partner

withanyinstitutionJOorganizationdulyregistered/recognized by any accrediting

government agency. Theses may includecooperatives, local government units

(LGUS), duly registered companies, and non-governement organizations (NGOS).

All Work Immersion agreements at the schoollevel must be covered by a

Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the security of allpartiesinvolved,The work

immersion program is one of the course requirement for graduation.A SHS student

has to undergo work immersion in a business organization orestablishmentith work

requirements related to the specialization. throughworkimmersion, the students are

exposed to and are familiarized with the work-relatedenvironment to their field of

specialization. Specifically the student are able to gainrelevant and practical

industrial skills under the guidance of industry expertsandworkers. Appreciate the

importance and application of the principals and theoriestaught in the classroom.

Enhance their technical knowledge and skills. Prepare themto meet the needs and

challenges of employment, entrepreneurship, or highereducation after gradua

My Work Credentials

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A . Application Letter

B.Resume

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C. Cedula

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E. Police Clearance

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F. Mayor’s Clearance

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G. Medical Certification

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H. Identification Card/ I.D

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I. Parent Consent

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J. Job Interview Form

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