Professional Behavior: Ethical Values and Workplace Inclusion

This report defines professional behavior and ethical values, emphasizing their importance in the workplace. It discusses how confident and informed discussions can influence others, and the significance of raising issues that conflict with legislation or ethical values, including whistleblowing. The report highlights the human and business benefits of creating a workplace where people feel included, valued, and fairly treated, referencing the SCARF model. It explores how people can practice initiative to create impactful solutions based on feedback and engagement, noting that ineffective leadership can lead to unethical practices. Furthermore, it evaluates the impact of effective communication and participative leadership on employee engagement within an organization, using SWOT and Porter's Five Forces analyses. The report concludes by emphasizing the necessity of HR in maintaining ethical recruitment and employee management, with examples from Tesco plc.