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CIPD Level 55CO03AC 1.4

Understanding ethical conflicts and recognising when to raise concerns

5CO03Professional behaviours and valuing people

This CIPD Level 5 learning video on "Understanding ethical conflicts and recognising when to raise concerns" explores how HR professionals should navigate situations where organisational policies, leadership style, or workplace practices conflict with ethical values or legislation. As part of unit 5CO03 – Professional behaviours and valuing people, the video addresses assessment criteria AC 1.4, examining when and how to appropriately raise concerns about matters that clash with legal requirements or personal ethics. The content covers practical scenarios involving organisational policies, personal relationships, and conflict styles, alongside the concept of whistleblowing and relevant high-profile examples. By watching this video, you'll develop the confidence and knowledge to recognise ethical dilemmas and respond professionally when concerns need to be escalated.

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Assessment Criteria 1.4

Recognise when and how you would raise matters which conflict with ethical values or legislation

Indicative Content

When and how to raise issues, for example organisational policies and practices, organisational leadership style, personal relationships, conflict style. Examples of ‘matters which conflict’, for example with legal matters, with ethical values, with personal values. Concept of ‘whistleblowing’, high-profile examples.

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About 5CO03Professional behaviours and valuing people

CIPD Level 5
5CO03
Learning Outcome 1

This unit focuses on how applying core professional behaviours such as ethical practice, courage and inclusivity can build positive working relationships and support employee voice and wellbeing. It considers how developing and mastering new professional behaviours and practice can impact performance.

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