Learning outcomes

On successful completion of

this unit you will:

Assessment Criteria:

LO1 Understand different ethical

perspectives in business

LO1 Understand different ethical

perspectives in business

1.2 compare and contrast absolute and relative ethics

1.3 explain the ethical issues which can affect the

operational activities of a business

LO2 Understand business

objectives from an ethical

perspective

2.1 explain how business objectives are affected by ethical

considerations

2.2 evaluate the implications for a business and its

stakeholders to operate ethically

LO3 Understand ethics in workplace relationships

3.1 assess the role of the company acting as moral agent

3.2 analyse the development of mechanisms for achieving

employee involvement and empowerment

LO4 Be able to assess a current

ethical issue in a business

4.1 research a current ethical issue affecting a selected

business

4.2 report on how the business could improve the ethics of their operations whilst meeting objectives and ensuring good employer/employee relationships

4.3 design a suitable ethical code.