Business Ethics
- Training Time: 2 days, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
- Inclusion: Participants Manual and Certification of Completion
A company’s ethics will determine its reputation. Good business ethics are essential for the long-term success of an organization. Implementing an ethical program will foster a successful company culture and increase profitability. Developing a business ethics program takes time and effort, but doing so will do more than improve business, it will change lives.
A company’s ethics will have an influence on all levels of business. It will influence all who interact with the company including customers, employees, suppliers, competitors, etc. All of these groups will have an effect on the way a company’s ethics are developed. It is a two way street, the influence goes both ways, which makes understanding ethics a very important part of doing business today. Ethics is very important, as news can now spread faster and farther than ever before.
Learning Points
- Define and understand ethics.
- Understand the benefits of ethics.
- Create strategies to implement ethics at work.
- Recognize social and business responsibility.
- Identify ethical and unethical behavior.
- Learn how to make ethical decisions and lead with integrity
Course Outline
Business Ethics – Module 1
Getting Started
- Workshop Objectives
- Action Plans and Evaluation Forms
Business Ethics – Lesson 2
What is Ethics?
- What is Business Ethics?
- 10 Benefits of Managing Ethics
Business Ethics- Lesson 3
Implementing Ethics in the Workplace
- Benefits
- Guidelines for Managing Ethics in the Workplace
- Roles and Responsibilities
Business Ethics – Lesson 4
Employer/Employee Rights
- Privacy Policies
- Harassment Issues
- Technology
Business Ethics – Lesson 5
Business & Social Responsibilities
- Identifying Types of Responsibilities
- Case Study
- Handling Conflicting Social & Business Responsibilities
Business Ethics – Lesson 6
Ethical Decisions
- The Basics
- Balancing Personal & Organizational Ethics
- Making Ethical Decisions
- Overcoming Obstacles
Business Ethics – Lesson 7
Whistle Blowing
- Criteria and Risk
- The Process
- When You Should ‘Blow the Whistle”
Business Ethics – Lesson 8
Managerial Ethics
- Ethical Management
- Identifying the Characteristics
- Ensuring Ethical Behavior
Business Ethics – Lesson 9
Unethical Behavior
- Recognize and Identify
- Preventing
- Interventions
Business Ethics – Lesson 10
Ethics in Business (I)
- Organization Basics
- Addressing the Needs
- Ethical Principles
Business Ethics – Lesson 11
Ethics in Business (II)
- Ethical Safeguards
- Developing a Code of Ethics
- Performing an Internal Ethics Audit
- Upholding the Ethics Program
Business Ethics – Lesson 12
Wrapping it up
- Words from the Wise
You Can Expect...
- A firm view of setting up personal and professional ethics
- Action plans to help you achieve your goal towards personal morals and behaviors
- The ability to know what to do in certain situations
- Take part in building a great corporate culture
You Need This If...
- You want clients to be confident of your ethical standards.
This Is About...
- Complying with ethical practices.
- Attracting clients and customers through your reputation
- Not violating employer and employee rights
- A fair working environment that facilitates teamwork and productivity
In-House Rate
Participants: 10 – 30
Duration: 1 day
Course Fee:
Level 7*
, per person
Includes: Manual, Certificate of Completion
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