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Course Title: Business Ethics & Time Management
Who should attend?
This programme is intended for junior managers of organisations. 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 programme also covers the aspects of time management and how to prioritise tasks or actions in a work environment.
Key Learning Points
The concept of ethics in relation to the 'moral compass'
· The components of the 'moral compass' are understood according to theory and practice.
· The team leader is able to identify team members' positions on the 'moral compass' according to observed behaviour.
· The relationship between ethics and the constitution according to group and individual rights and responsibilities.
Describe the role of a code of conduct in a work environment according to ethical principles.
· Code of conduct 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.
Uphold the code of conduct within the work team
· Potential conflict between a personal value system and an organisational code of conduct can be identified
· Consequences of non-compliance with the code of conduct.
· The code of conduct 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.
Create a task/Action list
· The purpose of a task/Action list for self and one's team
· A task /action list for the team, that is sequenced to meet organisational requirements
· Information and documentation required are recorded on the task/action list and flagged for further action.
Prioritising personal and team tasks/Actions
· Criteria for prioritising tasks according to organisational, personal goals and values
· Recording information systematically in the diary according to generally accepted practice
· Resources and the acquisition thereof are identified according to the task/Action list
The use and maintenance of a diary
· Reasons for keeping a diary
· Recording Information systematically in the diary
· Taking action according to diary entries
Implement and maintain a personal and team task list
· Assigning tasks/actions for team members
· Notifying stakeholders of the tasks that affect them
· Updating and amending the task list where necessary
· Adding new tasks/Actions to the task list and where necessary reprioritising
· Monitoring team members to ensure tasks are achieved according to organisational requirements
· Reporting completed tasks to the appropriate authority/manager and removing from the task/Action list