LO Life Skills Level 3 Module 3

Life Orientation: Life Skills NQF 3 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Life Orientation NQF Level 3

Investigate the principles of work productivity Module 3 Downloaded from hlayiso.com *see terms and conditions

Think about it… • Is it possible to be busy without being productive? • Why is unproductive behaviour at work unacceptable? • Are ethics & morals relative, or are there some absolutes? Downloaded from hlayiso.com

Unit 3.1 Productive behaviour in the workplace Downloaded from hlayiso.com Life Orientation NQF Level 3

Productive employees: • Perform duties well • Work within timelines • Contribute positively • Are responsible Figure 3.1: Employers appreciate & reliable. employees who are focused and take their work seriously Downloaded from hlayiso.com

Learning activity 3.1 Module 3 Test your knowledge of this section by completing Learning activity 3.1 in your Student’s Book. Downloaded from hlayiso.com Life Orientation NQF Level 3

Productive vs unproductive behaviour • Refer to Table 3.1 in your Student’s Book for examples of productive & unproductive behaviour in the workplace. Downloaded from hlayiso.com

Why being unproductive is wrong • Costs companies time & money • Unethical • Delays projects • Produces low-quality products • Creates negative emotions & company culture. Downloaded from hlayiso.com

Learning activity 3.2 Module 3 Test your knowledge of this section by completing Learning activity 3.2 in your Student’s Book. Downloaded from hlayiso.com Life Orientation NQF Level 3

Unit 3.2 A personal code for work ethics & productivity Downloaded from hlayiso.com Life Orientation NQF Level 3

What is a code? • Set of rules • General principles for behaviour. • Code of ethics = set of moral principles Figure 3.6: Ethics refer to moral principles Downloaded from hlayiso.com

A personal code • Live by ethical principles all the time • Treat others with respect • Don’t lie, take/offer bribes, cheat/steal • Have good role models. Downloaded from hlayiso.com

A personal code for work ethics & productivity • Gives your employer value • Helps the company to meet goals • Sets an example for others • Gives you self-respect. Downloaded from hlayiso.com

A personal code for work ethics & productivity • Refer to Table 3.2 in your Student’s Book for a questionnaire on work ethics & productivity. Downloaded from hlayiso.com

Learning activity 3.3 Module 3 Test your knowledge of this section by completing Learning activity 3.3 in your Student’s Book. Downloaded from hlayiso.com Life Orientation NQF Level 3

Summative assessment Module 3 Test your knowledge of this module by completing the Summative assessment of Module 3 in your Student’s Book. Downloaded from hlayiso.com Life Orientation NQF Level 3

Mathematics NQF Level 2 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Life Orientation (Life Skills) NQF Level 3