Apply the principles of ethics to a business environment US

This Unit Standard is intended for learners in a business environment who are in a position to impact on an organisation's code of ethics and its implementation. It is designed to raise moral standards as a counter to potential or real corruption within a business environment. The focus is on ethics and corporate governance. It requires application of knowledge of legislation and codes that contain references to ethics for a selected business sector and analysis and interpretation of the implementation of a code within an organisation. It provides an opportunity for the learner to integrate theory and practice and to engage in thinking processes at a high level. It will be useful for Senior Managers, Company Secretaries, Compliance Officers, Human Resources, Directors of Companies, Risk Managers, Retirement Fund Consultants, Intermediaries and Trustees. The qualifying learner is capable of:
Demonstrating knowledge and insight into legislation, regulations and codes relating to corporate governance and ethics in a selected business sector.
Applying the principles that underpin ethics and professionalism to a code of conduct.
Critically evaluating the implementation of an organisation's ethical code or value system.
Developing a plan to initiate or improve commitment and compliance in the implementation of a code in an organisation.