Discuss, with examples, when and how you would react to both unethical and illegal matters (one of each). (AC 1.4)
a) where you consider something to be unethical (whether or not it is illegal
Upon discovering unethical behaviour within my team, specifically team member X taking undeserved credit for the work of team member Y, I swiftly took appropriate measures. I scheduled a private meeting with my supervisor to discuss the matter and provided a thorough explanation of the situation. I presented supporting documentation, such as project schedules, task lists, and email correspondence, to highlight the gravity of the misconduct.
During the meeting, I made sure to highlight the possible outcomes that could arise from such behaviour, specifically how it could impact the organization’s reputation, team unity, and individual morale. My goal was to encourage responsibility and proactive problem-solving by showcasing the concrete consequences of unethical behaviour through reab) where you believe something contravenes legislation.
b) Where you believe something contravenes legislation
In the healthcare and social care sector, I encountered instances where employees were neglecting to take their scheduled breaks, which raised concerns about their well-being and compliance with regulations. Proactively, I raised this issue with my manager, highlighting the importance of adhering to “Rest breaks at work” regulations to ensure the health and safety of our staff.
During our discussion, I presented documented evidence of missed breaks to underscore the seriousness of the situation. I stressed that compliance with these regulations not only safeguards employee health but also mitigates legal risks for our organization. Furthermore, I emphasized the positive impact of regular breaks on employee satisfaction, morale, and productivity, underscoring the urgency for prompt action.
To enhance the specificity of our conversation, I suggested referencing relevant policies and guidelines from authoritative sources such as Gov.uk, which outline clear directives regarding break time regulations in healthcare and social care settings (CIPD, 2022).
Other Questions 5CO03 Professional behaviours and valuing people
- Be able to make use of related theory and thinking, to argue the human and business benefits of people feeling included, valued, and fairly treated at work.
Q: Demonstrate your ability to do this with a written argument, which poses different theoretical perspectives, as well as your own. (AC 2.1)
- Know how to design people practice initiatives to be inclusive and how to check inclusivity after an initiative has been implemented.
Q: Discuss, with examples, how you have, or would, achieve both of these (AC 2.2)
- Be able to work inclusively with others and build positive working relationships.
Q: Using a combination of your own reflections and feedback from at least one other person, discuss your ability to work inclusively and positively with others. (AC 2.3)
There is no requirement to include evidence of the use of references to wider reading for AC 2.3
- Understand how the people practitioner role is evolving and the implications this has for your ongoing professional development.
Q: Demonstrate your understanding of this with a written response and related entries in your CPD Plan. (AC 3.1)
- Be able to assess (own) strengths, weaknesses and development areas, based on own considerations and feedback from others.
Using a combination of your own conclusions and feedback from at least one other person, assess yourself against a specification of your choice (such as a role/job description or any two of the core behaviour areas of the CIPD Profession Map (associate level). Briefly explain the outcome of your assessment (strengths, weaknesses and development areas) and the information that informed your conclusions. (AC 3.2)
There is no requirement to include evidence of the use of references to wider reading for AC 3.2
- Be able to formulate a range of appropriate CPD options to support ongoing learning.
Following on from your self-assessment, identify a range of formal or informal development activities and add these to your CPD Plan/document. Provide a brief explanation as to why you have selected these activities. (AC 3.3)
There is no requirement to include evidence of the use of references to wider reading for AC 3.3
- Be able to reflect on and draw conclusions about the effectiveness of development activities.
Reflect on three development activities, already undertaken, that have had an impact on your work behaviour or performance, explaining how they have impacted you. (Your reflections should be presented within your CPD Record document.) (AC 3.4)
