Mastering Self-Management & Professional Ethics for Students
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Question: What does 'balanced work-life' refer to in self-management terms?
Answer: The balance between time and effort put into work vs time and effort invested in private life.
Question: Why is it often difficult to maintain a balanced work-life?
Answer: Managers are expected to take unfinished work home or be available by phone/email, which can lead to working 24/7 if not careful.
Question: What positive outcomes are associated with employees who feel they have a balance between work and private life?
Answer: They are less stressed, more motivated and productive, and take less time off from work.
Question: What does the BCEA (Basic Conditions of Employment Act) prescribe to protect employees?
Answer: Working hours (per day and per week), annual leave, sick leave and family responsibility leave to protect employees from exploitation.
Question: Name two ways businesses have recently supported employees to achieve a balanced work-private life.
Answer: Allow flexible working hours and/or working from home; provide support during home crises (e.g., burst geyser, family drug problem, sick child).
Question: In self-management, why must a manager ensure decisions are ethical beyond following the business vision, mission and values?
Answer: Because decisions should have a positive impact on stakeholders and comply with legal requirements.
Question: Give an example of a legal requirement a manager must consider when making business decisions.
Answer: A marketing manager must adhere to the prescriptions and requirements of the Consumer Protection Act when deciding how, when and where to advertise a
Question: What responsibility does a manager have when making decisions that may not please everyone?
Answer: To gather as much information as possible about the topic before making a final decision.
Question: Why is consistency important in management decisions?
Answer: Consistency ensures fairness to all employees and other stakeholders.
Question: List three principles a manager should keep in mind when making business decisions.
Answer: Be guided by pre-existing rules; develop a sense of justice and fairness; allow for input from others.