Analysis of Values, Ethics, and Collaborative Working in Organizations

This report delves into the critical aspects of values, ethics, and collaborative working within organizational settings. It begins by defining ethics and exploring factors that influence ethical behavior, including corporate scandals like the Facebook-Cambridge Analytica data breach. The report emphasizes the importance of workplace ethics, providing examples of how ethical practices protect employee rights, foster emotional security, and build a positive brand image. It examines UK laws that promote ethical conduct, such as the Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 and the Employment Rights Act 1996. Furthermore, the report discusses corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, using ASDA as an example, and addresses issues faced in organizations, outlining rules for employees. It also explains legal rights under GDPR and their interrelation to data protection. The report concludes by defining collaborative working, outlining strategies, values, interpersonal skills, benefits, and methods to promote diversity and equality, embedding British values, and highlighting consequences of poor collaboration.