Business & Management
Business Ethics
Assessment type
Training only (attendance)
Minimum duration
30 Minutes
Course delivery
E-learning
Description
The Business Ethics eLearning course provides learners with an understanding of ethical behaviour in the workplace and the importance of making responsible, fair and appropriate decisions when carrying out their work.
The course explores how personal and organisational values can influence workplace decisions, common ethical issues that employees may encounter and the importance of acting with honesty, integrity and professionalism. Learners will consider how to recognise potential ethical concerns, respond appropriately and contribute to a workplace culture that supports responsible business practices.
Who Should Attend?
- Employees at all levels.
- Managers, supervisors and team leaders.
- New starters as part of workplace induction and development.
- Employees who make decisions on behalf of an organisation.
- Employees who interact with customers, suppliers or other stakeholders.
- Anyone requiring an understanding of ethical behaviour and decision-making in the workplace.
What You Will Learn
- What is meant by business ethics.
- The importance of ethical behaviour in the workplace.
- How organisational values and standards influence workplace behaviour.
- The principles of honesty, integrity, fairness and professionalism.
- Recognising ethical issues and potential conflicts.
- How personal interests can influence workplace decisions.
- Identifying and managing conflicts of interest.
- Appropriate conduct when dealing with customers, suppliers and other stakeholders.
- The importance of confidentiality and responsible handling of information.
- Recognising inappropriate, dishonest or unethical behaviour.
- Factors to consider when making ethical workplace decisions.
- Individual responsibilities for following organisational policies and expected standards of conduct.
- Raising and reporting ethical concerns through appropriate channels.
- The potential consequences of unethical behaviour for individuals and organisations.
- Contributing to an ethical and responsible workplace culture.
Course Delivery
This course is delivered as self-directed eLearning through the ELMO learning platform.
Learners can work through the course at their own pace and can move backwards and forwards through the learning content as required. The course does not need to be completed in one sitting, allowing learners to leave and return to their training where necessary.
Interactive activities may be included throughout the course to reinforce key learning points.
Assessment
Knowledge and understanding are checked through online assessment activities. Depending on the course content, these may include multiple-choice questions, matching exercises, drag-and-drop activities and image-based questions.
A minimum score of 70% is required to successfully complete the course.
Certification
Upon successful completion of the course and assessment requirements, learners will receive a UK Rural Skills (UKRS) Accredited Certificate of Training.
Course Duration
The course is self-directed and learners can progress through the content at their own pace. Completion time may therefore vary depending on the individual learner.
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