252042 Apply the Principles of Ethics to Improve Organisational Culture

Aim/Intro

This Unit Standard is intended for managers in all economic sectors. These managers would typically be second-level managers such as heads of department, section heads or divisional heads, who may have more than one team reporting to them.

The qualifying learner is capable of:
- Demonstrating understanding of the relationship between values, ethics and organisational culture and its impact on achieving goals and objectives.
- Applying the concept of corporate ethics to a unit.
- Analysing the unit in relation to the principles of corporate ethics.
- Formulating recommendations for promoting organisational values, the code of conduct and ethical practices within a unit and entity.

Aim/Intro

NQF Level 5 - 5 Credits

This unit standard replaces:
This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard.

Learning assumed to be in place and recognition of prior learning
It is assumed that learners are competent in:
- Communication at NQF Level 4.
- Mathematical Literacy at NQF Level 4.
- Computer Literacy at NQF Level 4.

Unit standard range
- The learner is required to apply the learning in respect of his/her own area of responsibility.
- Unit refers to the division, department or business unit in which the learner is responsible for managing and leading staff.
- Entity includes, but is not limited to, a company, business unit, public institution, small business, Non-Profit Organisation or Non-Governmental Organisation.
- Corporate ethics includes business ethics and the ethical norms and standards of public sector entities.

Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria:

Specific Outcome 1
Demonstrate understanding of the relationship between values, ethics and organisational culture and its impact on achieving goals and objectives.

Specific Outcome 2
Apply the concept of corporate ethics to a unit.

Specific Outcome 3
Analyse a unit in relation to the principles of corporate ethics.

Specific Outcome 4
Formulate recommendations for strengthening shared organisational values, the code of conduct and ethical practices.

Aim/Intro

Please note that this is a fundamental unit standard, and in accordance with Services SETA can therefore only be accredited if completed with an additional core or elective. Please contact us should you have any questions.


US ID NQF Level Credits Description
1139242 2 Apply basic business ethics in a work environment
125371 4 Identify personal values and ethics in the workplace (Historical)
2428154 5 Apply the organisations code of conduct in a work environment
1139242 2 Apply basic business ethics in a work environment
125371 4 Identify personal values and ethics in the workplace (Historical)
1100821 6 Understand the impact of customer service on a business
1139242 2 Apply basic business ethics in a work environment
1149592 4 Behave in a professional manner in a business environment
1149742 2 Apply the basic skills of customer service
125371 4 Identify personal values and ethics in the workplace (Historical)
2428154 5 Apply the organisations code of conduct in a work environment
2431931 4 Practice good health and grooming habits (Historical)

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