Personal and Professional Values

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Personal and Professional Values Happiness and satisfaction in life is a primary goal, and pride of accomplishment is the major elements or goals valued in my life. I desire prosperity and providing a service to others so they may also share this benefit. With hard work, honesty, and dependability; these goals are obtainable. My personal values are my convictions of what is desirable, right, or good, and is a reflection of what I believe is important. I believe my values align with Subway Restaurants. Professional Restaurant Ethics Ethics in a restaurant atmosphere must exist for all employees and are related to the treatment of minimum-wage employees and the “trade-off between food costs and quality” (Ingram, 2014, Para. 1). The reputation of potential employees should be ethically protected to break the trend of underpaying and overworking its staff. Food safety issues must be placed above financial concerns; such as throwing away products if they have been sitting on the preparation table longer than necessary. The company should know who supplies the store with its merchandise and should be aware of additives in foods. Another factor should be considered, is how the livestock was fed. The products served must be of high quality and healthy for the customers (Ingram, 2014). Ethics for Subway Restaurants Subway is a dedicated company with high ethical values with a major impact on its community. Open communication and respect are the incentives portrayed to its staff and customer base; it holds the same belief we share with our own families. Teamwork provides and succeeds with the challenge of competition, with the spirit and passion throughout the company. They encourage healthy and active lifestyles to make a difference globally (Subway, 2014). This achievement can only be accomplished with strong values. The company strives to make a
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