Communitarianism, Altruism, and Core Ethical Values
5CO02 – Evidence-based practice
This CIPD Level 5 learning video explores communitarianism and altruism as key ethical perspectives within unit 5CO02 – Evidence-based practice, directly addressing assessment criteria AC 1.5 on how different ethical viewpoints influence decision-making. The video examines how communitarian and altruistic ethical values—such as fairness, equality, and compassion—shape workplace decisions, particularly when addressing capability and performance issues. By analysing real ethical dilemmas and contrasting these perspectives with utilitarianism and deontology, the video demonstrates how ethical frameworks impact management styles, leadership approaches, and organisational culture. Learners will gain a deeper understanding of how to assess ethical dimensions in HR practice and apply these theories to complex workplace scenarios.
Assessment Criteria 1.5
Assess how different ethical perspectives can influence decision- making.
Indicative Content
Ethical perspectives: theories of ethics for example utilitarianism, deontology/ Kantianism, communitarianism, altruism; ethical values, for example democracy, fairness, honesty, equality; ethics and religion; ethics and business; examples of ethical dilemmas and outcomes. How they influence decision-making: examples of ethical dilemmas and outcomes and the underlying rationales; examples of how different perspectives might result in certain decisions, for example utilitarianism, deontology, the impact of religious and personal beliefs on workplace decision-making. Different approaches to dealing with capability and performance issues based on ethical values, compassionate and punitive responses to work issues. How ethics can impact on management and leadership styles and consequently on organisation culture.
What You'll Learn
Video covering: Communitarianism, Altruism, and Core Ethical Values
About 5CO02 – Evidence-based practice
This unit addresses the significance of capturing robust quantitative and qualitative evidence to inform meaningful insight and influence critical thinking. It focuses on analysing evidence through an ethical lens to improve decision-making and how measuring the impact of people practice is essential in creating value.
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