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● Good work habits are important for improved productivity and quality.
● The leading cause of poor productivity is procrastination.
● Reasons for procrastination include that the task is unpleasant, overwhelming, or may lead to a negative consequence.
● Developing good work habits is a matter of developing proper attitudes and values.
● Everyone is responsible for health and safety at the workplace.
● Young workers are injured at the workplace because they might not be aware of their rights to be properly trained, supervised, cared for, and provided a safe and healthy environment.
● Hazards identification is a key step in preventing injury at the workplace.
● Discrimination is the unequal treatment of an employee through prejudices by an employer.
● Discrimination complaints can be filed with the Employment Opportunity Commission.
● Harassment is continuing to annoy an individual when asked to stop.
● Harassment is a form of discrimination and is in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
● A work ethic is a set of established standards that is based on core values of honesty, respect, and trust.
● An ethics training program benefits the employer by helping to provide a higher level of productivity.
● Teamwork is team members working toward a common goal.
● Techniques to become a better team member include working toward good communication, not blaming, supporting members’ ideas, listening actively, and getting involved