Professional Practice: Code of Conduct & Support in Tesco

This report explores the ethical challenges faced by organizations, particularly Tesco, focusing on environmental issues and workplace harassment. It examines how a code of conduct and support from professional bodies like DEFRA and JNCC can help overcome these challenges. The report discusses the importance of environmental protection acts, policies against harassment, and the role of professional bodies in providing guidance and resources. It evaluates the impact of these measures on improving environmental health and ensuring a safe working environment. The report concludes by emphasizing the significance of professional skills, environmental responsibility, and collaboration with professional bodies to address ethical issues effectively.

Professional practice

Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................1
TASK 1............................................................................................................................................1
Introduction of selected challenge..........................................................................................1
Problems resolved by the organisation through code of conduct...........................................2
Professional bodies provide support and guidance................................................................2
Evaluation of impact of support and code of conduct in overcoming the issues...................2
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................7
REFERENCES ...............................................................................................................................8

INTRODUCTION
To achieve the goals it is essential to have some special skills and unique abilities to
perform the task in a professional career. For nurturing the talent and abilities in a positive way,
the organisation conduct various activities, provide development and training sessions. A
England-based company named Tesco was established in 1919 (Anthony and B., 2019). In this
report, Ethical issues on global level are being considered because it is a concern which impacts
the growth of the environment for which various codes of conduct are being proposed in order to
resolve the issue. To deal with the challenges faced by organisation, they seek support and
guidance from other organisations as helping hand. The code of conduct implemented to resolve
the issues and to study the cons and pros of organisational support, this report is being prepared
to assess the situation(Bell., 2020) .
MAIN BODY
TASK 1
Introduction of selected challenge.
Environmental growth is highly affected by commercial activities performed within a
organisation. The emerging environmental problems becoming a big issue for every creature
surviving and sharing the environment. Environmental issues which impacted the life and health
of creatures on a great extent include overpopulation, global warming, air pollution, water
pollution, land pollution, ocean acidification, rapid loss of diversity. Tesco is also contributing
through various activities in depleting the environment by dissipating harmful radiations which
in turn damaging the ozone layer and green house energies. These harmful energies and
depletion of natural environment affecting the growth of elements of diversification (de Oliveira
Santos and et. al., 2020). Tesco is large organisation on global level. Tesco is providing its best
to fulfil the demands of the people by offering them various products and services. But all these
facilities are used by the customers at the cost of environment. So it is important to adopt the
policies which assess the process of production and reduce the environmental pollution. And
importance of good and favourable culture for all employees working for a company is also a
factor that cannot be ignored. All employees working for an organisation have equal rights to
enjoy all the benefits equally working on a specific position. Partial practices followed within an
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organisation ultimately create a unhealthy environment and mentally impact the employees.
Hence overall performance of organisation get effected. To stop such activities code of conduct
has implemented and regulated many policies to curb the menace and create a healthy working
environment.
Problems resolved by the organisation through code of conduct.
Environment protection act, 1994 established for the organisations and big firms which
consists the code on conduct to control the raised issue. This act is proved to be the most
effective one in controlling the factors which were causing environmental pollution and damage
to the nature (Nassani and et. al., 2022). The main goal of this act is to concentrate on the issues
for the sake of the environmental protection and take several precautions to reduce the harmful
effects. Tesco can adopt for the activities implemented by the government under Environmental
protection act, that may contribute in management of harmful discharges produced by the
company. And may protect environment in an effective manner. It is important to take some
actions which facilitates the reduction of harmful wastage produced by the company. Under
Environmental protection act, the government has given strict warning to the organisations to
withdraw the activities which causing hazardous impact to the environment. Otherwise the
responsible body have to take some strict actions against the organisation which can cause a
heavy commercial loss to the organisation (Rosnizam and et. al., 2020). Harassment is a major
concern in workplace either it is physical or mental. Workplace harassment can put a major
negative impact on mental health of an employee. So code of conduct also takes responsibility of
ensuring personal safety of employees in case of harassment. Apart from racial discrimination
and sexual harassment, one more prevalent destructive behaviour one can see in an organisation
is Mobbing. Mobbing is a bullying behaviour arises from peer pressure.
Professional bodies provide support and guidance.
Many professional bodies come along to help organisations like Tesco to overcome the
environmental degradation problem and provide support to find alternatives so that the the issue
may get resolved without impacting the commercial output of the companies. Professional bodies
like Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) and Joint Nature
Conservation Committee (JNCC) are the bodies which understood the seriousness of issue and
participated with full enthusiasm in order to preserve the environment (Schröder and et. al.,
2019). These professional bodies help various big organisations and support them to opt for
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policies and encourage them to practice the activities which help in reducing the negative impact
on nature. These given supportive bodies and other bodies also gave their best to provide policies
for creating the better and safe environment for the creatures. It is always important to have
upgraded and advanced technologies which can help companies to collaborate with social
demands and environmental safety in an effective manner.
Evaluation of impact of support and code of conduct in overcoming the issues.
Code of conduct support Tesco in implementing the strategies and making plans in favour
of environmental protection (Schröder and et. al., 2019). Establishing and following the various
policies implemented by code of conduct proved to be so effective in overcoming the several
issues and challenges in an appropriate manner. Professional bodies tend to provide resources to
the organisation which increase their productivity without compromising the environmental
health. It is important for employees to be aware about their rights and should have courage to
file complaint about the violation of their rights. Complaint and action regarding the violation of
human rights can be taken at the same time through internal process. Under the Code it is
mentioned that employers should take immediate actions to resolve issues and address
allegations instead of opting “wait and see” strategy . If a employee unable to take stand against
menace, it may create more problems like continuing disruption of mental peace at workplace
which impacts the performance and ultimately output of the company. So Tesco can work on
taking immediate actions regarding the menace and maintain good working environment in
company can help organisation a d its employee to work and perform better and make a
markable reputation in the market. In case a human right issue arises, the organisation's pre-
determined policies and procedures can be helpful in resolving the issue in appropriate manner
and provide a structured and transparent process. It is important to conduct investigation in order
to investigate the proper application and check whether the human rights principles are being
followed by organisation or not.
Employees of Tesco faced many problems in adopting changes and modifications with
their operating procedures in economically appropriate manner. Policies suggested by
professional bodies leads to involvement of high expenses of cost and capital (Youssef and et.
al., 2018).
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CPD PLAN
Area Of Reflection Of Future Action
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Learning Learning Implications
(Identify topics of
learning from
module)
(Detail about the
learning regarding
the topic)
(Assistance of
learning in future
studies and career)
(Identification of
implementation of
learning by SMART
target)
Code of conduct
The influence of code
of conduct in
management of system
and culture is
considerable in
business environment.
I got to know the
significance of this
aspect deeply when I
understand that how
much important role
code of organisation
have played to keep
the organisation
working in an
appropriate sequence.
The big organisations
like Tesco follow their
practice and policies
for maintaining
working rights and
regulate the work.
I will always keep in
mind the importance
of code of conduct and
definitely apply the
rules of code of
conduct whenever
going to work for
other company or
making my own
business because it
will help me being
responsible and honest
towards other firm.
Specific: To know and
study about various
code of conduct in
order to start my own
firm.
Measurable: To
measure the past and
present results related
to the performance.
Achievable: To
identify the standards
and policies.
Relevant: For
maintenance of
appropriate obligations
and for management.
Time bound: 3
months
Environmental
protection.
I have understand the
essentiality and vitality
of nature and natural
resources and a
I was able to learn
about the
environmental
protection. This
module really helped
me to better
I will imply all the
policies in my own
business to protect the
planet from harmful
radiations and
substances.
Specific: To adopt for
preventive measures to
protect environment
by planting trees nad
focus on reduction of
pollution.
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healthy environment. I
have learnt about the
policies and standards
of environmental
protection and its
importance for future
living.
understand and focus
on the preventive
measures should be
taken for the
protection of
environment and
practice policies like
Reuse, Reduce,
Recycle, reforestation,
etc.
Measurable: By
engaging more
customers in business
and show a positive
impact.
Achievable: By
spreading awareness
among people to the
concern of
reforestation and by
promoting institutions
working for
environment
protection.
Relevant: To prevent
the resources for future
use.
Time: 2 months.
Role of government
and agencies: It is
important to make
people aware
regarding the topic and
make collaborations
with the agencies for
undertaking best
practices. It is
important to maintain
the operations
effectively to reduce
the chances of
This topic has helped
me in providing a
great knowledge and
make me aware about
the role of professional
bodies and their
positive impact for the
environment
protection. Through
this topic I got to
know about the wrong
and right practices
which will help me in
I will imply the
knowledge in seeking
professional advice
from experts regarding
the activities and
business. This topic
will surely gonna help
me in operating my
business tasks
effectively.
Specific: To establish
good coordinated
relations with
governmental
agencies.
Measurable: By
identifying
professional
behaviour.
Achievable: By
making a positive
impact and adding
good values in
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diversion from the
path.
growing my business
and conducting
operations in a
environment friendly
manner.
business.
Relevant: By
behaving appropriately
and in correct manner
in front of customers.
Time bound: 6
months.
CONCLUSION
In given report, discussion regarding importance of Professional practice. From above
discussion it is concluded that how much it is important to have professional skills within
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individuals to achieve a good job. For performing the job effectively every individual should
possess professional skills and unique abilities to make a recognition within working
environment. The skills helps them to grow rapidly in future and have great opportunities. This
report focus on the importance of development in professional life but they should also consider
the environmental factors in every aspect. The major issue reflected in this report is the
environment. It has been discussed that every small and big organisations and firms should
always need to be focussed for environmental resources and should manage their wastage in a
manner. The organisations and companies always should adopt practices like reduce, reuse,
recycle to manage the disposals and concern about pollution. The report discussed the steps and
preventive measures should be taken by the firms to reduce the pollution. The role of code of
conduct has been analysed that how it helps and support the companies in addressing the issues
of the environment degradation. By maintaining the collaboration with professional bodies, the
firms have undertaken many steps to resolve the issue in an effective manner. And this report
acknowledge the importance of advanced technologies in order to increase productivity with
decreased environmental hazards.
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