BASIC COMPETENCIES
Name: Abigail E. Baui
Qualification: SMAW NCII
Module 4: Developing Career and Life Decisions
Activity 10: Counter-Productive Tendencies
Q1. Think about topics we have Covered in other modules such as those
related to communication, team building and problem solving. List ways in
which self-regulation might be beneficial in the workplace.
Staying Calm: Helps you remain composed during difficult conversations or
feedback.
Encouraging Collaboration: Allows you to handle disagreements without
defensiveness, fostering a positive team environment.
Thinking Clearly Under Pressure: Keeps stress in check so you can assess
problems logically and make sound decisions.
1. Counter Productive Behaviors
1. Poor Communication
Cause: Not sharing information, being unclear, or interrupting others
Effect: Leads to misunderstandings, mistakes, and frustrated teammates
Preventive Action: Provide training on effective communication skills, such
as active listening and giving clear instructions.
2. Procrastination
Cause: Delaying tasks, prioritizing less important things, or avoiding
responsibilities.
Effect: Causes missed deadlines, last-minute stress, and lower-quality
work.
Preventive Action: Use time management techniques like prioritization or
the Pomodoro method.
3. Negativity and Gossip
Cause: Complaining, spreading rumors, or focusing on the negative.
Effect: Creates a toxic environment, damages relationships
Preventive Action: Address negativity directly by fostering open discussions
about concerns.
4. Resistance to Change
Cause: Refusing to try new tools, processes, or ideas
Effect: Slows down progress and makes the team less adaptable.
Preventive Action: Communicate the reasons and benefits of changes clearly
and early.
5. Avoiding Responsibility
Cause: Blaming others or not owning up to mistakes.
Effect: Erodes trust, causes repeated problems, and frustrates workmates.
Preventive Action: Erodes trust, causes repeated problems, and frustrates
workmates.
6. Being Distracted by Technology
Cause: Spending work hours on social media, texting, or personal calls.
Effect: Reduces productivity, disrupts focus, and annoys coworkers
Preventive Action: Set guidelines for appropriate technology use during
work hours.
7. Being Late or Absent
Cause: Frequently showing up late or missing work without notice.
Effect: Disrupts team schedules, increases workload for others, and appears
unprofessional
Preventive Action: Discuss the importance of punctuality and its impact on
the team.
2.Think about ways in which you would like to improve who you are by
answering the following questions:
a. If there is one thing in your personality that you want to improve on, what
is this?
If there’s one thing i would like to change is be more proactive because I want to
be more proactive to improve my mental health my physical health to work
properly and continuous self-improvement the reason is that when things
overwhelming, I end up crying and I want to end that behavior and improving
myself to be a successful someday.
b. What actions are you going to do to achieve this change?
The actions that I’m going to do to achieve is focus on myself first like going
to gym, do things like I really want to do to improve my mental health and
start appreciate things even if its small or big I’m taking it, and lastly worship
the one and only creator that give my life strength and ask him for his
blessings to help me overcome all of my struggles in life
c. What are your motivations to help you achieve this goal?
The motivations to achieve my goals is first God because he help me to achieve
this goals and give me guidance to improve my life, second my family because
they are my strength and my happiness and lastly my friends because the
always support me even if it’s a tough decision and gives me advice that can
help through my journey
Activity 11: Self-Help Concepts and Habits
I want to reconnect with my
old friends so instead of wait
for them to call or call, I chat
one of my old friends and
make a plan to hang out with
them.
I want to improve my health Before writing a report, think,
so I start balance my diet like "What key points do I want the
consuming high protein food reader to take away?" Then
and reduce taking carbs and focus on those.
fat content food.
My cats want to play with me If coworkers invite me to chat
but I’m finalizing my school but I’m working on an
activities instead of brushing of important task, I politely say
my pets I ask my mom to take
"I’ll catch up later—I need to
care of it first and I set 5min to
finish this first."
finish my remaining activities
My friends are arguing about where
should we spent Christmas together my When we’re splitting tasks in
friend says “we should go to group presentation I say "How
Intramuros” and the other one says “we about I handle the research, and
should go to mall to shopping and eat” you take the presentation since
so I suggest to go mall at first and then
go to Intramuros to experience the you’re great at visuals?"
historical place.
My sister seems upset but If a classmate is upset about a
won’t say why. So instead of presentation, I ask "What’s
asking her why I say “I’m your frustrating you? I want to
older sister you can talk what’s understand to improve our
bothering you and I can give presentation."
you some advice to help.
Synergize ( teamwork ) My family is planning a vacation, and
While planning a group gala,
everyone has different ideas. Instead
of deciding alone, we sit down
after our success presentation I
together and talk about things we ask for ideas to make it special
want to do and we end up in Baguio to everyone and turns out its
to experience the strawberry and the way better than I expected
cold weather this summer
Sharpen your saw ( growth; When I feeling burnt from work If my work has been
continuous self - or chores, I usually take a walk or overwhelming, step outside
improvement) hangout with my friends to relax for a 10-minute walk to clear
and when I’m ready, I can easily my mind.
handle everything else.
2. Think about ways in which you would like to improve who you are by answering the
following questions:
a. If there is one thing in your personality that you want to improve on, what is this?
If there’s one thing i would like to change is be more proactive because I want to be more
proactive to improve my mental health my physical health to work properly and continuous self-
improvement the reason is that when things overwhelming me I end up crying and I want to end
that behavior and improving myself to be a successful someday.
b. What actions are you going to do to achieve this change?
The actions that I’m going to do to achieve is focus on myself first like going to gym, do things like
I really want to do to improve my mental health and start appreciate things even if its small or big
I’m taking it, and lastly worship the one and only creator that give my life strength and ask him for
his blessings to help me overcome all of my struggles in life
c. What are your motivations to help you achieve this goal?
The motivations to achieve my goals is first God because he help me to achieve this goals and
give me guidance to improve my life, second my family because they are my strength and my
happiness and lastly my friends because the always support me even if it’s a tough decision and
gives me advice that can help through my journey
