Activity 2: (More to go with Me)

Directions: Choose 1 Filipino Values and list at least 3 Positive and Negative manifestation of
the said value that influences business practices. Create a poster using selected positive and
negative manifestation.
Filipino Values Positive Manifestation Negative Manifestation
Pakikisama is the concept of a smooth While this is a positive trait, it may
relationship, and being non- have its drawbacks when it is used
confrontational. It's important for to forced someone to do something
Philippine business people to conduct a not because s/he wants to, but
Pakikisama negotiation without conflict, and is because s/he wants to fit in. In the
related to saving face. business setting, a person may do a
favor for another out of pakikisama.
This Filipino trait encourages one to Failure to comply with the group
maintain good friendship and harmony demand, the person will be called
with others or to avoid disapproval, “walang pakikisama or selfish”.
opposition, tension and outright dismal
friction in the workplace. Confrontation
is highly discouraged.
The word pakikisama literally translates The adherence to group demands
to "helping others." Therefore, this trait have taught our young to engage in
usually fosters bad habits
general cooperation and performing like smoking, alcoholism and even
good or helpful deeds, which can lead drug addiction.
to others viewing you in a
favorable light.