Common Practices

in Business
Organization

PART 1

 DEFINITION OF TERMS:
DECORUM

- its a proper and polite behavior

PROTOCOL

-is a description of standards of behavior

that must be followed in a company or
institution.
 BUSINESS PRACTICES
Business practices are a set of governing
rules that are being conducted to reach the
goals of the firm. These rules guide the
employees on how they should act and
decide.It is expected that every employee
must abide by the laws of the company
accordingly.
A. DECORUM
 DECORUM
On time
-When we are in a business,we should always practice being
punctual. And Respect the time of other people.when meeting
someone, whether clients managers or any important persons.

On preparation
-When conducting the interview,make sure that your questions
are ready.Make sure that your battery is full when using
gadgets in meeting and other events.
 DECORUM
On time
-When we are in a business,we should always practice being
punctual. And Respect the time of other people.when meeting
someone, whether clients managers or any important persons.

On preparation
-When conducting the interview,make sure that your questions
are ready.Make sure that your battery is full when using
gadgets in meeting and other events.
On Decorum
DECORUM
-Always watch your words when speaking to
someone. Spreading confidential information must
be avoided because it will not create a harmonious
environment.
On basic courtesy and respect
-We should always consider the feelings of others
when interacting with them.Respect others even in
challenging times. .
On greetings
DECORUM
-The usual way to greet someone is by shaking his
hand and smile.
On formal and Informal address
-We must also known the title of the person we are
talking to for us to address him.
On speaking in meeting
-Wait for your turn when you want to say something.Be
still and compose even if you do not agree with
someones comments
 DECORUM
On listening
-Always take down notes to remember all of the
important things that have been discussed in the
meeting.
On cellphones and laptop
-Excuse yourself once you receive phone calls and
leave the meeting room to avoid destruction.
On business and Visiting cards
-Always use your both hands in presenting the
business.
 DECORUM
On break
-When having a meeting,give time to a break
every two hours.

On appropriate communication
-When constructing emails ,never use capital
letters because it may seem like you are.
 DECORUM
On building relationship
- Treat your employees with respect.

On gift giving
-Appreciate the gift you receive whether it is a
big or small item.
B. PROTOCOL
 PROTOCOL
Filipino family
-Thus it is very rare for them to be fired for being
inefficient in the workplace unless a major
mistake was done.

Business is Personal
-A personal approach is such a factor to make
decisions and close a deal.So it is important to
know right people.
 PROTOCOL
Status consciousness
-Filipino need to be acknowledge by his title
because we are status conscious.

Politeness and Ambiguity

- For us filipinos,it is very difficult for us to say
'No' to any business proposal because we value
the culture of pakikisama and the importance of
having a relationship with business partners.