Enhancing undergraduate awareness of professional conduct in the workplace through work-integrated learning
Abstract
Higher education is considered responsible for developing undergraduate awareness of the importance and meaning of professional conduct among students, along with other non-technical skills. Understanding what constitutes ethical practice and industry expectations of performance standards is critical in helping new graduates prepare for their transition to the workplace. This study explores the influence of Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) on developing undergraduate awareness of the code of conduct pertaining to their chosen profession. Data is gathered from 91 Australian Business undergraduates who completed a work placement as part of their degree program. Findings indicate that WIL enhances undergraduate awareness of professional conduct in a number of ways and highlight the important role of WIL in providing a rich insight into the realities of professional conduct in the world-of-work. Harnessing the potential for WIL to develop critical practitioners who may challenge, rather than simply accept, the professional code is discussed.
Document Type
Journal Article
School
School of Business and Law / Centre for Innovative Practice
RAS ID
22475
Copyright
subscription content
Publisher
NeilsonJournals Publishing
Comments
Jackson, D. (2015). Enhancing undergraduate awareness of professional conduct in the workplace through work-integrated learning. Journal of Business Ethics Education, 12, 5-24. Available here