Human Resource Management: Professionalism and Ethics
Explore the professionalisation and professionalism associated with being an HR professional on this human resources course.
Duration
3 weeksWeekly study
14 hours
Human Resource Management: Professionalism and Ethics
Develop your knowledge of ethics within human resource management
Being professional in a role means adhering to an accepted code of behaviour and ethical conduct. On this course, you will explore ethics and professionalism related to human resource management (HRM).
You will understand how professionalism is linked to HRM and learn how to relate ethical conduct to HR practice. You will critically explore the types of ethical issues that may arise within the HR context. Upon completion of this course, you will aim to feel more confident to manage ethical issues in your role as an HR professional.
What topics will you cover?
- The professionalisation of HRM
- HRM and professionalism
- Codes of ethics and HRM
- Ethics and HRM
- Managing personal ethics
- Ethical choice
Learning on this course
On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...
- Explain and evaluate the meanings of a profession, professionalisation and professionalism
- Explain how notions of professionalism are related to the role of HR and HR practice
- Evaluate the effectiveness of codes of professional conduct in the promotion of professionalism
- Investigate the different approaches to ethics and how ethical issues can be seen to arise in the context of organisations
- Explore the types of ethical issues that may arise within the HR context
- Assess some of the various ethical frameworks that can apply to human resources in different organisational, sectoral and cultural contexts
- Reflect on your own personal ethics and how they may be managed within the role of HR and HR practice
Who is the course for?
This course is for everyone who would like to develop a career in HR management or an academic career in the field of HR management.
What software or tools do you need?
You will need to be able to install and run additional software on a desktop or laptop computer with either Windows 7 or Mac OS 10.7 or higher. The screen of the device must have a resolution of at least 1024 pixels horizontally and 768 pixels vertically.
You will also need a microphone and speakers/headphones to participate in online discussions.
Who will you learn with?
Charles is a Lecturer in Management (Open University). He has extensive experience in teaching on topics related to Organisation Studies. He completed his PHD at the University of Leicester.
Who developed the course?
The Open University
As the UK’s largest university, The Open University (OU) supports thousands of students to achieve their goals and ambitions via supported distance learning, helping to fit learning around professional and personal life commitments.
Established
1969Location
Milton Keynes, UKWorld ranking
Top 510Source: Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2020
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- Experience the power of social learning, and get inspired by an international network of learners
- Share ideas with your peers and course educators on every step of the course
- Join the conversation by reading, @ing, liking, bookmarking, and replying to comments from others
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- Whenever you’re ready, mark each step as complete, you’re in control
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