Business Ethics - Decision-Making and Code of Conduct Fundamentals (Free Online Course With Certificate)
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Online
Languages
English
Study format
Distance learning
Duration
1 - 3 hour
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Full time, Part time
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Introduction
Could you be doing something unethical at work and not even know it? It's difficult to answer this question if you don't know the various moral codes used to make ethical choices. This course introduces you to foundational content and principles of ethics that all employees need to know, from labour to management. Discover how to choose the correct moral decisions by working through different scenarios to make your workplace an upstanding one!
This Free Online Course Includes:
- 1.5-3 Hours of Learning
- CPD Accreditation
- Final Assessment
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Curriculum
Suppose every employee knows the difference between correct or incorrect choices and how to handle various ethical dilemmas. This knowledge is likely to produce a work environment where moral transgressors are held accountable for their actions, ultimately building a healthier workplace for all involved. The course will start by teaching you basic ethical principles. You will understand the role of character, integrity and work ethic on ethics.
The second topic explores ethical decision-making skills and provides practical information to help employees understand business issues and equip them with practical skills for success. Ethics will be formally defined, and the presenter will discuss the sources of ethical dilemmas and the stakeholder's importance when addressing a problem. Explore the two steps you must accept if you want to be a moral agent. Next, you will study the difference between situational and not-so-situational ethics. To conclude the topic, you will consider tests that you can do to help clarify if some action is ethical or not.
The final section covers all the basic code of conduct skills necessary for employability. You will begin to appreciate the significance of codes of conduct. Recognize how to prevent a conflict of interest and handle confidential information, intellectual property and business gifts. Finally, the presenter addresses the proper way to use communication systems and your responsibility regarding antitrust laws. So don't wait. This material will help you do your part in creating a more ethical workplace!
Module 1
Decision-Making and Codes of Conduct
This module starts by defining ethics and its different elements before illustrating proper decision-making and codes of conduct based on numerous scenarios.
Module 2
Course assessment
Program Outcome
What You Will Learn In This Free Course
- Define ‘ethics’, ‘character’ and ‘integrity’.
- Distinguish between situational and not-so-situational ethics.
- Describe the tests available to gauge the correct behaviour while facing an ethical dilemma.
- Discuss what the ethical use of electronic communications and equipment entails.
- Compare and contrast moral absolutism and moral relativism.
- Explain the purpose of a code of conduct and why it is important.
- Outline at least three guidelines that ensure the protection of confidential information.
- Summarize the meaning of a 'conflict of interest' and the two principles that can prevent such a violation.
- Recall what antitrust laws are and why they exist.
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