Ethics and Integrity
Course Description:
This online course provides an overview of the principles and practices of ethics and integrity. It covers the fundamentals of ethical decision-making, including how to identify moral standards, distinguish between right and wrong, reach a consensus, and stay true to core values in uncertain situations. You will learn about corporate responsibility, professional credibility, accountability measures, and compliance strategies. You will also gain an understanding of how to develop strategies that promote ethical action within an organization.
Through interactive lectures, readings, discussions, videos, and assignments you will develop your ethical reasoning skills while gaining insight into the importance of personal integrity. This course is ideal for individuals who want to learn the basics of ethics so they can make sound decisions with both professional and moral implications.
Course Objectives:
- Understand different moral standards & frameworks used while making ethical decisions
- Recognize types of unethical behaviors & differentiate between right & wrong
- Assess various sources of conflicting interests & develop policies accordingly
- Utilize problem-solving techniques like root cause analysis when making decisions
- Respect diversity while communicating with stakeholders within the workplace
- Analyze complexity around delegation tasks & determine appropriate actions
- Identify sources influencing ethical decision-making such as belief systems & culture
- Understand legal considerations while determining the influence on policy formation
- Develop strategies that could promote organizational ethics across different sectors
- Demonstrate resilience in order to uphold integrity even during difficult situations
