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This video, produced by Time Management and Productivity, is called ‘Proactive vs reactive: Be proactive’. Watch the video and make notes of the things you can use in your work and personal life.

Table of Contents

Tutorial Video
Reading Materials

'The model employee: Five key qualities employers look for’ on the Job Site website
'5 ways to show reliability within business and life’ on the Intouch website
'What is integrity - really’ from The Balance Careers
'Checklist: Are you demonstrating a strong work ethic?’ from Bucks and Berks Recruitment.
'Self-motivation’ from Skills You Need

Presentation
Good Practice Example
Good Practice Example
Interactive Quiz
Evidence Opportunities
Extended Learning

Click to read ‘Being proactive at work – blessing or bane?’ on the British Psychological Society’s website.
‘Self motivation at Work’ is part of the Management Study Guide. There are other sections on ‘Maslow’s Need Hierarchy Model’ and the ‘Importance of motivation’.
This article from Michael Page covers ‘What is integrity in the workplace’.
The Business Case Study website has an article on ‘Motivation’.

Think And Challenge

Motivated employees have greater concentration and are less likely to make mistakes, cause accidents or be involved in conflict. They are also likely to show greater loyalty to the company and have less absenteeism. An unmotivated workforce will be the opposite, being dissatisfied with its role in the work environment. This can negatively affect both the quality of the work as well as how efficiently employees carry out their jobs. Take some time to determine what motivates you in your workplace and in your studies. Which of your qualities, both in your personal life and in your work, do you value most and why?
It is rare that there is just one way to respond to a scenario or situation, so do not consider that the responses you have to the above scenario will be judged as right or wrong. Share your scenario with a work colleague or friend and ask them to tell you whether they think you have responded appropriately. Ask them to challenge your response if necessary. You do not need to submit this task for assessment unless asked to do so by your assessor.