Description

The Business Ethics for Employees eLearning course provides learners with an understanding of ethical behaviour in the workplace and the responsibilities employees have for acting honestly, fairly and professionally when carrying out their duties.

The course explores common ethical situations employees may encounter, the importance of following organisational values and standards, and how individual decisions and behaviours can affect colleagues, customers and the wider organisation. Learners will consider how to recognise ethical concerns, make responsible decisions and raise concerns through appropriate workplace channels.

Who Should Attend?

• Employees at all levels.
• New starters as part of workplace induction and development.
• Employees who interact with customers, suppliers or other stakeholders.
• Employees who handle organisational information or resources.
• Employees required to make day-to-day decisions on behalf of their organisation.
• Anyone requiring an understanding of ethical conduct and responsibilities in the workplace.

What You Will Learn

• What is meant by business ethics.
• The importance of ethical behaviour in the workplace.
• Employee responsibilities for acting honestly and with integrity.
• How organisational values, policies and standards guide workplace behaviour.
• Recognising common ethical issues and dilemmas.
• Making fair and responsible workplace decisions.
• Recognising and managing potential conflicts of interest.
• Appropriate conduct when dealing with customers, colleagues, suppliers and other stakeholders.
• The importance of protecting confidential and organisational information.
• Appropriate use of organisational property and resources.
• Recognising dishonest, inappropriate or unethical behaviour.
• Understanding how individual actions can affect others and the organisation.
• Raising and reporting ethical concerns through appropriate channels.
• The potential consequences of unethical behaviour.
• 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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