THE IMPORTANCE OF WORK ETHIC AND PROFESSIONAL ETHICS IN SHAPING CAREER DEVELOPMENT IN THE MODERN WORKPLACE
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Work Ethic, Professional Ethics, Career, Workplace.Abstract
This study aims to examine how morality and work ethics influence career development in the contemporary workplace. Work ethics are defined as a positive mental attitude that emphasizes discipline, responsibility, and the desire to achieve, while ethics relate to moral values that guide professional conduct. The results show that individuals who have high work standards and strong professional principles tend to advance more quickly in their careers, are more trusted by companies, and have a good reputation in the workplace. The results indicate that career development is not only determined by technical abilities, but also by ethics and professional principles that form the basis of a person's integrity. In the modern workplace, career advancement is influenced not only by technical skills, but also by personal qualities such as professional ethics and work attitude. The purpose of this study is to examine how ethics, work ethic, and career development are related to one another. To achieve this objective, relevant literature was collected from national and international journals. This study used a qualitative descriptive approach. Research shows that highly motivated employees have stable performance, strong motivation, and greater opportunities for advancement. In addition, it has been proven that organizational trust, personal honor, and teamwork efficiency increase as a result of adherence to professional ethics. This study provides a conceptual basis for how professional values and work standards can shape a superior and sustainable professional character
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