What Does It Mean to be Appropriate in the Workplace?

Prompt:

Employers expect their employees to exhibit appropriate behaviors on the job at all times. One individual's idea of appropriate may be different from another individual. Understanding what behaviors are appropriate will help you to gain employment and remain on the job.

Question:

What is the idea of appropriate workplace behaviors?

-What Does It Mean to be Appropriate in the Workplace?

There is appropriate employer behavior and appropriate employee behavior. And it's not just limited to problem behavior. The behavior you expect of your employees—and your employees expect of you—contributes to the entire company culture. It is also integral to the success of the organization itself.

-What is the idea of appropriate workplace behaviors?

This can range from using ordinary social skills such as being polite to other staff to being extraordinarily cooperative and helpful to other members of your group when faced with a tight deadline.

Think about the personal qualities and traits that employers seek in job applicants. These include:

• working well as part of a team or group
• a positive attitude toward co-workers, the workplace and the tasks of the job
• a clean and suitable appearance, taking into account to the job you do
• respect for others and respect for individual differences
• being on time for work
• being polite and helpful on the telephone and to clients in person