alues are person’s or society’s beliefs about good behaviour and what things are important. Values are basic and fundamental beliefs that guide or motivate attitudes or actions. They help us to determine what is important to us. Values in a narrow sense are that which is good, desirable, or worthwhile. Values are the motive behind purposeful action. They are the ends to which we act and come in many forms. Here are some examples of core values from which you may wish to choose: Dependability Reliability Loyalty Commitment Open-mindedness Consistency Honesty Efficiency

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Values are person’s or society’s beliefs about good behaviour and what things are important. Values are basic and fundamental beliefs that guide or motivate attitudes or actions. They help us to determine what is important to us.

Values in a narrow sense are that which is good, desirable, or worthwhile. Values are the motive behind purposeful action. They are the ends to which we act and come in many forms. Here are some examples of core values from which you may wish to choose:

  • Dependability
  • Reliability
  • Loyalty
  • Commitment
  • Open-mindedness
  • Consistency
  • Honesty
  • Efficiency

Activity 1:  Give at least five examples of core values that will make people's lives desirable or worthwhile. Explain each in two sentences only.

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