Business Ethics / Conduct Standards
Course Overview
Organisations are typically committed to upholding standards of honesty and integrity in all activities. This module is designed to make learners aware of the legal and ethical environment the organisation faces, as well as the learner's individual legal and ethical responsibilities. The organisation has clear policies and standards dealing with the ethical behaviour of stakeholders. As such, it is important that members are made aware of potential ethical and legal hazards they could face. This module will cover the standards expected of individuals when dealing with some of the more common potential dilemmas. Organisations takes ethical standards seriously as they are a strong symbol of their concern for their greater role in the social environment.
Key Content- Legal and Ethical compliance standards.
- Consequences of violating standards.
- Organisational policies dealing with:
- Spending and reimbursements.
- Donations.
- Giving and receiving gifts.
- Business courtesies.
- Consulting, researching, and advisory arrangements.
- Organisational sponsored events.
- Business and client meetings.
- Sponsorships and grants.
- Market research.
Learning Outcomes
At the completion of this course, learners should be able to:- Explain the ethical and legal environment within which they conduct themselves.
- Describe the consequences of not abiding by the legal and ethical standards of the organisation.
- Act in accordance with policies regarding appropriate conduct when representing the organisation.
- Adhere to the organisation's policies surrounding ethical and legal behaviour.