Task 5B - Ethics in the workplace

Previously in task 5A I had thought about which ethics may apply to my profession, however on looking further into it with all the different places I work out the rules can be quite different.

This can make it complicated to following but I always ask for a copy of the rules for whichever company I am working for.

As a teacher, in all primary schools I have worked in, I have either been give a copy for reference of the schools rules or I have been give a paper to read and sign to say I adhere to them, most of them seem to be common sense. However there must be a reason why these policies have had to come into play.
In extra-curricular dance schools the process isn't quite as vigorous, in one school I haven't had to sign a thing, but this is where my own morals and ethics have come into play as I know what is right and wrong when it comes to teaching. I have a duty of care, I would like to think I wouldn't need anyone to check up on this. But unfortunately not everyone shares the same views on what is required.

As a performer we look to bigger organisations for support such as equity, they have a vast amount of agreements to help support the art industry, as we are all our own product we don't have a human resources department should there be an issue to raise. Equity holds power over the performing arts industry if a company or agent gets blacklisted it soon spreads among performers and we can make sure that something is done about it.

I feel that my assumptions were correct, I have been working in the performing arts industry for a number of years and have learnt the art of adapting to who you are working for. I would hope by now I have learnt the codes of conduct in the work place as this has helped me to have a long career.