APPLY THE ORGANISATION'S CODE OF CONDUCT IN A WORK ENVIRONMENT

This Unit Standard is intended for learners in a work environment. It is designed to raise moral standards as a counter to potential or real corruption within a work environment. The focus is on ethics and the learner, and does not include corporate governance. This Unit Standard is intended for junior managers of organisations.

• Unit 1: Explain the concept of ethics in relation to the 'moral compass

• • The components of the 'moral compass' are described according to theory and practice. 
  • The team leader identifies team members' positions on the 'moral compass' according to observed behaviour.
  • The relationship between ethics and the constitution is explained according to group and individual rights and responsibilities.

   

  Unit 2: Describe the role of a code of conduct in a work environment according to ethical principles.

  • Code of conduct is explained, with reference to organisational documentation.
  • The Code of conduct is compared to the principles in the Constitution and the 'moral compass' within the context of the organisation.

• Unit 3: Uphold the code of conduct within the work team.

  • Potential conflict between a personal value system and an organisational code of conduct is identified, with examples.
  • The consequences of non-compliance with a code are explained, with examples. 
  • Aspects of the code of conduct are applied according to Standard Operating Procedures. 
  • Examples of deviations, past or present, from the code of conduct, are identified and remedial action, if appropriate, is taken according to Standard Operating Procedures.
  • The importance of reporting deviations in areas beyond team leader's area of responsibility is explained according to the code of conduct.