Industry Practicum Report: Torrens University, Module 6 Analysis

This Industry Practicum Report analyzes ethical practices and sustainability within an organization, as per the guidelines provided. The report discusses ethical behavior, cultural ethics, ethics training, and whistleblower protection, emphasizing their importance in forming a strong ethical culture. It examines the role of a code of ethics in guiding employees and highlights the significance of sustainability and the triple bottom line (3BL) in modern business operations. The report uses the ethical and sustainability theory and principles to analyze the workplace and make recommendations. References include academic sources discussing ethical issues in cross-cultural research and sustainability in public works.

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Table of Contents
DISCUSSION..................................................................................................................................2
Ethical practices and behavior.....................................................................................................2
Cultural Ethics.............................................................................................................................2
Ethics Training and whistle blower protection............................................................................2
Code of ethics..............................................................................................................................3
Sustainability and triple bottom line (3BL).................................................................................3
REFERNCES...................................................................................................................................4

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DISCUSSION
Ethical practices and behavior
Ethics which is the moral principles, guides us through the journey of our life, has a
remarkable effect on our operational careers (Hoque & Gausul, 2018). A lot many organisations
have to go to great lengths before they recruit an employee to assess their probable employees’
code of ethics as it has an impact on the sustainability of the company. Along with ethical
practices, ethical behaviour in organisation is important too. Hence, a proper ethical behaviour is
important to form an ethical culture in the organization.
Cultural Ethics
In an organisation, people come from various ethnicity and it becomes necessary to
discover ethical principles which is shared worldwide. It is common to our knowledge that
different cultures abide by different ethical values. Also, since values are an important part of
any culture, it becomes the bedrock for development in the organization. Even though the moral
values are same for all the individuals, cultural ethics become a subset of these values which is
different for each.
Ethics Training and whistle blower protection
Whistleblowing is an effective approach to diminish the organizational corruption.
However, I believe, there exists little practical research which will broaden our knowledge in
terms of organizational strategies. An effective whistle-blower shield and an anti-retaliation
structure involves high-ranking leadership commitment as well as accountability (Honan et al.,

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2013). Along with this, the sole purpose of ethical training is to ensure that employees identify
and deal morally with the issues they face.
Code of ethics
A respectable code of ethics will solemnize the values of the company and direct the
employees towards the organisation’s outlooks. It is simply a guide of ethics which assists the
professionals to conduct business with integrity. The document highlights the missions and the
values of the organization (Honan et al., 2013). In my opinion, the professionals should abide by
thee set rules so as to avoid complications. Moreover, the employees must be aware of the same.
Sustainability and triple bottom line (3BL)
In this fact paced world, sustainability has become the face of a lot many
organization. It is usually understood that sustainability requires a balanced quest of three things
- economic welfare, ecological health, and social equity (Hoque & Gausul, 2018). While 3BL
comprises of concepts like people, work and place that is, social, environmental, and economic
in accordance to sustainability. These practices lead to an enhanced productivity, reduction in
waste and portrays a better image to public.

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REFERNCES
Honan, E., Hamid, M. O., Alhamdan, B., Phommalangsy, P., & Lingard, B. (2013). Ethical
issues in cross-cultural research. International Journal of Research & Method in
Education, 36(4), 386-399.
Hoque, M., & Gausul, M. (2018). Scopes and challenges Of sustainable procurement In Public
Works Department (PWD), Bangladesh (Doctoral dissertation, Brac University).