Gain clarity on ethical decision-making in business and how to align practices with core values.
Description
CPA Australia has partnered with Learnsignal to bring you a collection of courses specifically designed for accounting & finance professionals. Boost your skills and stay future-ready by accessing an extensive library of in-demand professional courses which will equip both employees and employers with the essential skills and knowledge to drive business growth and maintain a competitive edge.
This course introduces finance and business professionals to the foundations of business ethics, exploring key theories, models, and practical scenarios to strengthen ethical decision-making. Through the course, participants will examine ethical standards, principles, and frameworks, including utilitarianism, moral relativism, and virtue ethics, and learn to navigate real-world dilemmas using established decision-making models like the PLUS model and Hodgson's 3-Step approach. By analyzing ethical dilemmas in business, learners will gain practical insights into upholding ethical practices in a corporate environment.
Key topics:
- Introduction to Business Ethics
- Ethics vs. Morals in Business Contexts
- Theories of Ethics
- Ethical Decision-Making Models
- Codes of Conduct and Professional Responsibility
- Practical Business Ethics Dilemmas
This course is made up of videos, questions and additional reading materials.
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Learning objectives
- Explain the principles and theories underlying business ethics
- Explain the importance of codes of conduct and how they guide professional behavior
- Apply ethical decision-making models to resolve dilemmas in a business context
- Evaluate real-world business scenarios to identify ethical implications and appropriate actions
- Develop approaches to uphold transparency, accountability, and fairness within organizations
Audience
Business professionals, finance managers, compliance officers, and executives looking to strengthen ethical practices in their organizations.