Work Ethics for Testing Practitioners

Karthikeyan Chandran
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Introduction to Work Ethics

The word ethics is derived from Greek word ETHOS which means character. Work ethics is a set of values based on hard work and diligence. Work ethics include not only how one feels about their job, career, but also how one does his/her job or responsibilities.
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What are our Work Ethics

Attitudes and frame of mind one strive to use to complete any task. Strong work ethics is one of the rungs on ladder to success. Strong positive work ethics in all facets of our lives, is nothing more than positive mental attitude.

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10 Characteristics of Work Ethics

1. Attendance : - Attend workplace arrives/leaves on time. - Make advanced notice for planned absences. - Punctuality.

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10 Characteristics of Work Ethics

2. Character : -Display loyalty, honesty, reliability, trustworthiness, dependability, initiative, self discipline and self-responsibility.

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3. Team Work : -Team worker, cooperative, assertive, display a customer service attitude, continuous learning, mannerly behavior.

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4. Appearance : -Display appropriate dress, grooming, hygiene and etiquette. 5. Attitude : -Positive Attitude, Self Confident, realistic expectation of self.
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10 Characteristics of Work Ethics

6. Productivity : - Safety Practices, conserve materials, keep work area neat and follow directions and procedures.

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7. Organizational Skill : -Skill in personal management, time management, prioritizing, flexibility, stress management and dealing with chance. 8. Communication : -Appropriate verbal and nonverbal skill.
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10 Characteristics of Work Ethics

9. Cooperation : -Display leadership, appropriate handle criticism and complaints, demonstrate problem solving capacity, maintain appropriate relationship with supervisors and peers, and follow chain of command.
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10 Characteristics of Work Ethics

10. Respect : -Respect the rights of others, deal appropriately with cultural/racial diversity and not engaged in harassment of any kind.

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Thank you

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