LYNDON C.

TANGGUID BSE-1 ETHICS

Exercise No. 3

Answer the following:

1. In your own words, explain the meaning of workplace.

 Workplace where work I s done.
2. Can you provide other examples of work place?
 Other examples are working at the contraction, online selling, On-site fitness centres,
restaurant,
3. Do you agree that the workplace can help individual realize their potentials? If yes, in what way?
And if no, why?
 By developing an individual with the skills required for that industry the workplace
prepare you to take on challenges and work with confidence and skill. Industries that
recognise an employees skills level and ability to apply themselves can be offered ways
to improve themselves and progress.
4. Explain the differences among workplaces across cultures. Provide specific cases to explain your
answer.
 Workplace diversity often mention that there are more similarities among employees
than there are differences; however, despite the many common attributes employees
share, there still exist cultural differences. Culture is defined as a set of values, practices,
traditions or beliefs a group shares, whether due to age, race or ethnicity, religion or
gender. Other factors that contribute to workplace diversity and cultural differences in
the workplace are differences attributable to work styles, education or disability.

5. As a future worker, what do you think is the importance of understanding formal and nonformal
practices in the workplace?
 Every learning and development team has one ultimate goal. They want to ensure every
member of the organization is given every opportunity available to train. When it comes
to learning strategies within a business, it’s essential to understand one thing about
formal and informal learning - they’re not mutually exclusive. Each has its own benefits
and has a role within your organization. It’s just a case of knowing which method is
appropriate to use.
 Formal learning is important in a training based organization, workplace, mobile devices,
classrooms, online over the internet, and through e-learning portals, informal learning is
based on practical and lifelong learning. The informal learning is a crucial concept,
especially for individuals who must stay abreast with rapid technological and economic
changes. While informal learning symbolizes a key to enter the world of employment, it
also represents the steps in building a successful career.
6. Discuss briefly the transformation that have transpired in the workplace from the machine age
to the information age.
 Today’s powerful mobile devices, ubiquitous internet access, and cloud-based
applications make working anywhere, anytime, possible. Millennials expect to bring
their devices to work and have them function with company infrastructure. Evolving
workplace strategies include BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) to offer employees choice
and control. In order to be competitive in a global economy, attract and retain the best
talent, and continue to innovate, the workplace must adapt. The level of workplace
transformation can be dramatic or subtle, depending on your existing workplace culture.
Any steps a company makes towards creating flexible workspaces will create real
bottom-line results.
7. Differentiate labor-intensive from information-intensive work. Provide examples of occupation
that are labor intensive and occupations that are information intensive.
 In Economics, labour is the all human efforts in the production. Labour does not only
mean the labourers in an industrial site. If we take an example of a tourist resort, labour
includes the receptionists, bell boys, bartenders, waiters, admin assistants, telephone
operators etc.Labour-intensive production means that the way that a good or service is
 produced depends more heavily on labour than the other factors of production, such as
capital.Labour intensive method of production is usually used for individual or
personalised products, or to produce on a small scale.
Examples of labour-intensive production are hotels, restaurants, small scale farming,
pole-and-line fishing, mining etc.
 The information industry or information industries are industries that are information
intensive in one way or the other. It is considered one of the most important economic
sectors for a variety of reasons.

 There are many different kinds of information industries, and many different ways to
classify them. Although there is no standard or distinctively better way of organizing
those different views, the following section offers a review of what the term
"information industry" might entail, and why. Alternative conceptualizations are that of
knowledge industry and information-related occupation. The term "information
industry" is mostly identified with computer programming, system design,
telecommunications, and others.
8. In your opinion, what should characterize the relationship among diffirent agents operating in
the workplace? Explain your idea.
 Human beings are naturally social creatures. And when you consider that we spend one-
third of our lives at work, it's clear that good relationships with colleagues will make our
jobs more enjoyable.
 The more comfortable co-workers are around one other, the more confident they'll feel
voicing opinions, brainstorming, and going along with new ideas, for example. This level
of teamwork is essential to embrace change, create, and innovate. And when people see
the successes of working together in this way, group morale and productivity soars.
 Good work relationships also give you freedom. Instead of spending time and energy
dealing with negative relationships, you can, instead, focus on opportunities – from
winning new business to focusing on personal development.
 And having a strong professional circle will also help you to develop your career,
opening up opportunities that otherwise might pass you by.
9. Can you provide other possible causes of dispute between worker and management? How can
these disputes best solved?
 One of the causes of dispute between worker and management is Personality clashes -
the 'personality mix' within a team can be upset when a new member of staff joins or if
two colleagues suddenly fall out. Individuals may also respond to difficult or challenging
situations in an unhelpful or unproductive way.
 This are some steps to solved the conflict:
 Set ground rules. Ask all parties to treat each other with respect and to make an
effort to listen and understand others’ views.
 Ask each participant to describe the conflict, including desired changes. Direct
participants to use “I” statements, not “you” statements. They should focus on
specific behaviors and problems rather than people.
 Ask participants to restate what others have said.
 Summarize the conflict based on what you have heard and obtain agreement
from participants.
 Brainstorm solutions. Discuss all of the options in a positive manner.
 Rule out any options that participants agree are unworkable.
 Summarize all possible options for a solution.
 Assign further analysis of each option to individual participants.
 Make sure all parties agree on the next steps.
 Close the meeting by asking participants to shake hands, apologize and thank
each other for working to resolve the conflict.
10. Choose an item on the top ten annoyance in the workplace as reported by TMC Worldwide, and
write your own reaction to it. How should the problem be best addressed?
11. Can you think of other annoyances in the workplace?