Chpt 4 - Ethical Practices, Standards And Regulations Flashcards
What checks can be done for supplier due diligence? (Pg 278)
- Site visits - first hand visibility of business
- financial stability- via companies house
- management and quality systems - registrations to ISO 9001
- current customers - get feedback and check testimonials
- business terms - how do they do business
- polices on Corporate Social Responsibly and ethical sourcing - what is in place and is it followed
What are the main sections of the CIPS code of conduct? (Pg 288)
Five sections
PIUEC
Profession Integrity Unethical Enhance Compliance
1 - Enhance and protect standing of the profession
2 - Maintain the highest standard of integrity in all business relationships
3 - Promote eradication of unethical business practices (foster awareness of human rights with no forced labour)
4 - Enhance proficiency and statute of the profession (develop and apply knowledge)
5 - Ensure full compliance with laws and regulations
What is the United Nations? (Pg 294)
Founded 1945
Global organisation
6 main organs 1 - General assembly 2 - Security council 3 - Economic and Social council (Ecosoc) Which inc. World Health Organisation, International Labour Organisation and UN children’s fund 4 - Secretariat 5 - International Court of Justice 6 - Trustee Council
What is the International Labour Organisation? (Pg 300)
Created in 1919 as part of Treaty of Versaillais
In UN under Economic and Social Council (EcoSoc)
The only Tri party UN agency;
- government
- workers
- employees
Has functions and aims
What are the International Labour Organisations (ILO) main functions? (Pg 300)
- solve social / labour issues
- adopt international labour standards
- protect human rights
- research issues and publish findings
What are the International Labour Organisations (ILO) main aims? (Pg 300)
Promote rights at work
Encourage decent employment
Improve social protection
Promote social dialogue in dealing with issues
What is Social Accountability International (SAI)? (Pg 306)
Purpose = to improve workplaces and communities (ie Corporate Social Responsibility)
Non-Governmental, international multi-stakeholder organisation
Main standard SA8000 1- No child labour 2- No forced labour 3- health and safety 4- Freedom of association and right to collective bargaining 5- No discrimination 6- No disapline 7- Working hours 8- Compensation 9- Management systems
Name an example of ethical legislation (pg 312)
UK Equality act 2010
- Replaced race relations act, disability discrimination and equality pay act
- Ensures consistency fair work place
NZ Human rights amendment act
- Makes discrimination of marriage / sex unlawful
UK Employment equality regulations
- Secondary legislation
- Prohibits employees from unreasonable discrimination from age / religion / sex
Denmark Consolidation act on board of equality treatment
- Treat everyone the same
What is the legislation around working time? (Pg 330)
- International labour convention ‘hours of work’ convention 1930
- An employee cannot work more than 48hrs per week over 17 weeks (unless under 18)
Unless
- 24 hour staffing is required
- In armed forces / emergency services / police
- Security or surveillance
- Domestic servant in private household
- Sea fisherman / work on vessels
- Working time is not measured and employee is in control ie managing executive with control over decisions
What are the legislations around Health and Safety? (Pg 338)
Workplace regs 1992
- Provide a safe and suitable place for duties and operations
Display Screen equipment (DSE) regs 1992
- Carry out assessment of the workstation
- Reduce risks and provide eye test
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Employer has a duty to provide PPE at no cost
- Employer has to carry out assessment
Management of Health and Safety at work regs 1999
- Assess work based activities
- Provide training / health checks
