Define and discuss the ethics of training and development. What are some ethical guidelines?

Ethics is the systematic thinking about the moral consequences of one's actions and decisions on various stakeholders. For training professionals, ethics involves following a set of standards and principles in the design, delivery, and evaluation of training and development programs. Ethical guidelines include voluntary consent, avoidance of discrimination, cost effectiveness, accurate portrayal, competency, and values. One area of concern is the refusal of employees to attend training programs, with ethical and legal dimensions.