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CIPD Level 33CO03AC 1.1

Understanding Ethical Principles in the Workplace

3CO03Core behaviours for people professionals

This CIPD Level 3 learning video, part of unit 3CO03 on Core behaviours for people professionals, explores how ethical principles and professional values shape workplace conduct and decision-making. Aligned with assessment criteria AC 1.1, the video defines key concepts such as ethical principles and professional values, examining why maintaining ethical codes is essential to personal and professional integrity. You'll discover how unethical behaviour can damage your credibility as a people professional and learn how being value-driven enables you to influence positive organisational behaviour. By the end, you'll understand how to apply ethical reasoning to your HR practice and develop the sound behaviours expected of CIPD professionals.

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Assessment Criteria 1.1

Explain ethical principles and professional values including how these can inform approaches to work.

Indicative Content

Definition of ‘ethical principles’ and ‘professional values’. The importance of maintaining and applying ethical codes within a working environment and the potential consequences to personal and professional integrity of unethical behaviour. How professional values underpin and inform behaviour at work. Being professionally value-driven to develop and influence sound behaviours as a people professional.

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About 3CO03Core behaviours for people professionals

CIPD Level 3
3CO03
Learning Outcome 1

This unit introduces the core behaviours for people professionals, focusing on ethical practice, professional values and professional development. It considers how certain ways of thinking and acting should be universally consistent, even in new and challenging situations, to promote inclusivity and respect in the organisation.

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