Preventing and Addressing Inappropriate Workplace Behaviors
Course ID: ILRMD506 Practice appropriate, legal behavior when interviewing, evaluating, and disciplining employees. Handle inappropriate behavior in accord with company policy and industry best practices. |
Description
Managers frequently make employment decisions that have legal implications for their organizations. This course addresses the relevant laws and their application to daily operations and special situations in layperson's terms.
The course focuses on avoiding potentially illegal behaviors when interviewing, evaluating, and disciplining employees and on applying strategies for dealing with inappropriate behavior according to company policy and best practices.
Who Should Enroll in This Course?
Shift supervisors, entry-level to mid-level managers, and members of revolving project teams with no direct reports.Enrollment
To register, contact an Enrollment Counselor at info@ecornell.com or 1-866-326-7635 (+1-607-330-3200 from outside the United States).Certificate programs are eligible for eCornell Payment Plans. Discounts are available for military personnel, veterans, and Cornell University Alumni. eCornell programs are not eligible for financial aid or federal Pell Grants. Contact an enrollment counselor for more information.
May 23, 2012
July 18, 2012
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Certificate Information
This course can be applied toward the following certificate:CEUs
HRCI Recertification

Project Management Institute Professional Development Units

This course qualifies for 5.50 Professional Development Units (PDUs) from the Project Management Institute (PMI) for Professional Project Managers (PMPs) seeking ongoing education and professional development for continuing certification. eCornell is a Global Registered Education Provider of PMI. PDUs are designated as Category 3.
Additional Information
Course Format
eCornell takes a problem-based approach to learning, and builds each course around realistic case studies and scenarios. All courses are self-paced, and are facilitated by an eCornell instructor, who leads the online discussions and is available to answer any questions about the course content. This course contains the following module:- Preventing and Addressing Inappropriate Workplace Behaviors
- Scope and range of inappropriate behaviors
- Role of managers in fostering appropriateness in the workplace
- Sexual and other forms of illegal harassment
- Inappropriate behavior and company policy
- Strategies for dealing with inappropriate behaviors
- Handling confidential issues
Benefits to the Learner
After completing this course, participants will be able to:- Identify whether a behavior is appropriate or inappropriate in a given situation and why
- Identify and follow company policies and procedures when handling potential policy violations involving inappropriate behaviors
- Apply strategies for dealing with inappropriate behavior according to company policy and best practices
- Manage confidential issues surrounding inappropriate behavior correctly
Authoring Faculty
Andrea M. Basile Terrillion, Esq., Associate Director of Management, NYC Office of Cornell University's School of Industrial and Labor RelationsShelley Greenwald, Esq., Adjunct Faculty, NYC Office of Cornell University's School of Industrial and Labor Relations
Sponsoring School
Cornell University's School of Industrial and Labor RelationsTotal Learning Time
Approximately 5-6 hours over a period of two weeks.You May Be Interested In...
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"I liked the fact that we can go online at any given time, and we could interact."
Preventing and Addressing Inappropriate Workplace Behaviors - Student Testimonial,
"This was an eye opener for me because I was able to understand what is and isn't appropriate behavior in the workplace. And, I learned the measures to protect associates from such offensive actions."
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