Welcome on this leraning programme!

This online course delves into the critical realm of ethical practices within the business world. Amidst corporate scandals and increasing scrutiny, understanding ethics and its application is more vital than ever. This course provides a comprehensive exploration of business ethics, starting with its philosophical and legal foundations.

Participants will navigate through discussions on corporate social responsibility (CSR) frameworks and ethical codes prevalent across industries. Detailed case studies offer practical insights into applying these theories in real-world business scenarios.

By the course's conclusion, learners will be equipped with the knowledge and tools to foster an ethical business environment and lead a responsible workforce, both locally and internationally. Whether navigating corporate dilemmas or championing sustainability, this course prepares individuals to navigate the complex ethical landscape of modern business with confidence and integrity.

What you will learn:

At the end of this course, the learner should be able to:

• Understand and describe the concept and framework of business ethics.
• Describe and explain the link between corporate governance and ethics.
• Create an ethical business environment.
• Describe the current landscape of business ethics.

Course Content:

Part 1: A Framework for Understanding Business Ethics

Unit 1: Ethics and morality

Unit 2: An introduction to business ethics

Unit 3: The law and ethics in South Africa

PART 2: Corporate Governance and Ethics

Unit 4: Stakeholders

Unit 5: Corporate social responsibility

Unit 6: Operational considerations for ethical business

Unit 7: Human resources and business ethics

PART 3: Creating an Ethical Business Environment

Unit 8: The ethics programme

Unit 9: Ethical decision-making

Unit 10: The ethical manager

Unit 11:  The ethical leader

PART 4: The Current Landscape of Business Ethics

Unit 12: Prominent ethical issues in business

Unit 13: Going global: ethics in international business

Unit 14: Case studies

Note: The e-course book for this course is “Business Ethics: Local and Global Perspectives” published by Edge Learning Media, ISBN 978-1-77612-493-0.

Who Should Attend:

Business owners and managers

Entry Requirements:

There are no entry requirements for this course.

Course Structure:

This course is only available in an online learning format. The course includes learning activities, videos and quizzes.

Assessments:

Learners will need to complete the online quiz for this course.

Accreditation:

This course is not accredited.

Certification:

 A Certificate of Successful Completion will be issued upon completion of the course.

Duration:

1 week per learning unit / 14 weeks in total (4 - 5 months)