Ch. 16 Professionalism in the Workplace

Importance of constructive criticism

• Facilitates improvement and development.

• Leads to immediate success without effort.

• Creates a hostile environment for feedback.

• Encourages complacency among team members.

Tactful

• Being insensitive and rude in conversations.

• Being overly critical and harsh towards others.

• Being sensitive and considerate in dealing with others, knowing what is appropriate for your audience.

• Being indifferent to the feelings of others.

Chain of command in the workplace

• A structured hierarchy for reporting and addressing issues.

• An informal network of communication among employees.

• A method for evaluating employee performance.

• A system for employee rewards and recognition.

Integrity

• the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles

• the ability to adapt to new situations

• the practice of being deceitful

• the state of being untrustworthy

Work Ethic

• A set of values based on hard work and diligence.

• A belief in the importance of leisure and relaxation.

• A focus on teamwork and collaboration over individual effort.

• A preference for working less and enjoying life more.

Constructive criticism is

• Feedback that is helpful and intended to improve performance.

• A negative comment meant to discourage someone.

• An opinion that has no basis in fact.

• A vague suggestion without any specific guidance.

HIPAA violation consequences

• Suspension, termination, fines, or loss of license.

• Warning and reprimand only.

• Mandatory training sessions for all staff.

• Increased insurance premiums.

Chain of command

• A system of informal communication among employees

• A ladder of authority where senior managers in a company give directions and control junior employees

• A method for evaluating employee performance

• A strategy for team collaboration and decision-making

Conscientious

• wishing to do what is right, especially to do one's work or duty well and thoroughly.

• having a carefree attitude towards responsibilities.

• being indifferent to the needs of others.

• showing a lack of attention to detail.

Tags

NGSS.HS-ETS1-3

Adherence

• The quality of sticking to something

• The act of ignoring rules

• A type of medication

• A method of communication