12 Chapter 11, The Ethics of Training

Discussion Topics

1.What are some of the ethical issues involving needs assessments?

2.What ethical issues emerge when conducting training?

For the trainer for the trainee

For the organization

Activities

1.Have students contact organizations to get copies of their codes of conduct. Discuss the findings in class.

2.Review in class the materials put out by the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD).

Test Questions

1.Each trainer should develop a personal code of conduct. (T)

2.Confidentiality and anonymity are important ethical considerations for trainers. (T)

3.Management philosophy may guide your decision to select a client. (T)

4.The biggest ethical dilemma facing trainers is the decision to make recommendations that: (a) call for an employee’s dismissal, (b) might offend a superior, (c) might be very expensive, (d) might not call for training, (e) might be wrong.

S. It is essential for prospective trainers to follow the code of ethics offered in the book. (F)

6. Management philosophy has nothing to do with the ethics of training. (F)

Essay

1.What are the major ethical issues in conducting a needs assessment?

2.What are the major ethical issues in conducting training?