Sunday, April 27, 2008

Expected Behaviors: Can we come up with more?

From the following article comes Expected Behaviors:

—Griffin, M. (2004). Teaching Cognitive Rehearsal as a Shield for Lateral Violence: And Intervention for Newly Licensed Nurses. The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, 35 (6), 257-263.

1. Accept one's fair share of the workload.
2. Respect the privacy of others.
3. Be cooperative with regard to the shared physical working conditions.
4. Be willing to help when requested.
5. Keep confidences.
6. Work cooperatively despite feelings of dislike.
7. Don't denigrate to superiors (e.g., speak negatively about, have a pet name for).
8. Do address coworkers by their first name, ask for help and advice when necessary.
9. Look coworkers in the eye when having a conversation.
10. Don't be too overly inquisitive about each others lives.
11. Do repay debts, favors, and compliments, no matter how small.
12. Don't engage in conversation about a coworker with another coworker.
13. Stand-up for the "absent member" in a conversation when he/she is not present.
14. Don't criticize publically.

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