Ethical standards traits

The organization where you work or aspire to work is asking you to present an action plan to ensure compliance with ethical standards. Considering this request, develop an action plan (5-8 pages) based on a target ethical area.

The plan needs to include the following:

  1. Identify the current ethical standards or code of ethics of your organization. Provide a brief synopsis about the main points stated in the ethical code. Use it as a the tool for creating the action plan.
  2. Propose the goals for your plan. Indicate the various ways and methods you would use to disseminate ethical standards in your organization. Include one example of a resource, tool (flyer, message, poster, etc.) you would use to promote ethics in your organization.
  3. Describe how ethical behaviors and practices will be measured in meaningful and practical ways (What will evidence adherence to ethical standards?). Clearly state how a leader in an organization might use those measures.
  4. Provide a list of suggested references and materials (at least five) a leader would use to support ongoing knowledge on ethics.

Rubric:

ElementNot MetMetExceeded
Identifies the ethical standards of the organizationThe related standards for the organization are unclear, vague, or not identifiedidentified the related standards for the organizationClearly and specifically identified the related standards for the organization. Includes source and reference for the standards.
Identifies an ethical area in need of attention based on the related ethical standards or code of professional behaviorEthical area in need of attention is not clearly identified or not specified.Ethical area in need of attention is identified. Rationale is vague.Specifies the ethical area in need of attention and provides a supporting rationale for its selection.
Proposes at least two goals for the proposed plan of actionOne or no goals are specifically proposed.Two or more goals are specifically proposed.Two or more goals are specifically proposed. Goals are feasible as part of an action plan.
Describes the plan of action based on the identified goals and includes methods for implementationThe plan of action is unrelated or not specified.The plan of action is based on the identified goals and included methods for implementation. Some details are included on how to determine outcomes.The plan of action is clearly based on the identified goals. It includes methods for implementation. Assessment outcomes based on goals is clearly included
References are included to support plan and as a resourceThere were fewer than two or no references 3 to support ongoing learning about ethicsThree references are included to support ongoing learning about ethicsMore than 3 references are included to support ongoing learning about ethics
APA format (3 points)Paper does not adhere or partially follows the (FSE) Written Assignment Format, the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (6th edPaper adheres to the (FSE) Written Assignment Format, the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed).Paper clearly adheres to the (FSE) Written Assignment Format, the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (6th ed
Total: 35 points

Requirements: 5 pages

Answer preview

By creating an ethical compliance action plan, CTC will manage to eliminate unethical practices in the workplace and foster an ethical culture that facilitates business success.  One of the CTC ethical compliance action plan goals is to develop and maintain a framework that promotes an ethical culture and the organizational commitment to compliance with the law.   The second goal involves establishing a framework of identifying, prioritizing, and enabling the effective and efficient management of the compliance risks that an organization faces.  The third goal entails aligning and integrating compliance risks into other organizational goals that address financial, operational, and strategic risks.

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