1.1. Introduction to Professionalism
Here are two different definitions of professionalism:
- “The skill, good judgment, and polite behaviour that is expected from a person who is trained to do a job well”
- “‘Professionalism’ is commonly understood as an individual’s adherence to a set of standards, code of conduct or collection of qualities that characterize accepted practice within a particular area of activity”
Professionalism
Professionalism is skill or behaviour that goes beyond what an ordinary person would have or behaving in a more formal or business-like manner.
Professionalism is the conduct, behaviour and attitude of someone in a work or business environment. A person doesn’t have to work in a specific profession to demonstrate the important qualities and characteristics of a professional. Professionalism leads to workplace success, a strong professional reputation and a high level of work ethic and excellence.
Tasks
Watch this video to gain more insight into the traits of professionalism:
