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Introduction to the Course Welcome to the FINPYME Integrity MOOC on Business Ethics for SMEs. Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) are considered the engine of economic growth around the world. They account for almost ninety percent of all global businesses and employ approximately sixty percent of the global workforce. They are key drivers of domestic employment and revenue growth provided that they can operate and innovate in open, transparent business environments. In emerging market economies, the costs of corruption and unethical business practices are very high – they divert company resources from value-creating activities and deter much needed investment. SME’s are particularly vulnerable to these impacts and therefore have much to gain by contributing to an ethical business environment. Business ethics refers to the application of ethical principles and values in a business setting. It involves the adoption of business polices and practices that promote the ethical conduct of individuals and organizations. However, ethical business conduct goes above and beyond mere legal and regulatory compliance; it requires a commitment to the principles of honesty, fairness, integrity, transparency and accountability in all business decisions, particularly those that affect stakeholders. Responsible companies demonstrate this commitment through a structured and systematic approach to developing an ethical culture. This usually involves the development of a set of standards or a code grounded in the company’s values, the implementation of the organizational infrastructure to reinforce these values and an accountability system that is based on transparency. These are the main components of a business ethics programme. This course provides SMEs with a roadmap for systematically developing a business ethics programme using the FINPYME Integrity and Business Ethics Toolkit. Objectives: The objective of this course is to provide SMEs with a guide to enable them to develop their own business ethics program. By the end of this course, you should have developed an ethics program for your company or at the very least, identified the key elements necessary to build one with your team. This course will help you to answer the following questions: Why should an SME implement a business ethics program? How do I implement an ethics program given the business environment in which I operate? What aspects of business ethics should I focus on in my company? How do I engage and gain the support of others? How do I develop a code of ethics and align other business policies to this code? What training should be provided and to whom in order to embed the program in the company? By the end of this course, you will be able to: Understand the importance of business ethics to SMEs Appreciate the benefits of implementing a business ethics programme for your company Identify your organization’s key stakeholders and how they impact / are impacted by your organization Assess the ethical risks faced by your organization Develop a strategic vision for your organization that is grounded in ethical values Prepare your organization for implementing a business ethicsprogramme Develop the required organizational systems and processes needed for an effective ethics programme Design an implementation plan for your ethics programme Agenda and Methodology The course is divided into 7 modules. At the end of each course there is a short assessment to evaluate your understanding of the key concepts. To achieve a certificate at the end of the course, you must complete all the module assessments. The course is designed to be completed in four weeks if you can dedicate at least three and half hours per week. However, there is no time limit for completing the MOOC and participants can work at their own pace. The modules to be covered are: Business Ethics and SMEs Developing An Ethics Programme for Your Company Business Analysis Strategic Vision Preparing a Business Ethics Programme for Your Organization Internal Organization Implementation The course methodology combines: Short videos that highlight situations, key issues and content, as well as opinions of experts in the region. Selected readings that have the bulk of theoretical and conceptual elements of the course. Cases that allow for an appreciation of the realities facing Latin American and Caribbean businesses For questions or more information, contact us at this email: academy@connectamericas.com
El Curso de Transporte y Logística Internacional, es una guía para aquellos emprendedores y/o Pequeñas y Medianas Empresas (PyMEs) que deseen incursionar en el Comercio Internacional, y cuenten con poca o ninguna experiencia relacionada. Es en si una ayuda para productores, potenciales exportadores o importadores que busquen comercializar sus productos en el exterior, ya que introduce conceptos básicos que le serán útiles en sus gestiones. El curso consta de varias unidades, donde el cursante obtendrá conocimientos relacionados a las siguientes áreas: El proceso de exportación y donde puede encontrar información relevante como clientes potenciales y posibles barreras al comercio Contratación e Incoterms Elementos que conforman el precio de exportación Documentos, Certificados y Requerimientos Generales en el Comercio Internacional Modos de Transporte y su elección Gestión del Transporte y sus Alternativas incluyendo los Agentes de Carga y Consolidación Alternativas e información sobre la Gestión Aduanal Información importante sobre el Contenedor Multimodal, y la protección física de la mercancía Seguros y protección jurídica de su mercancía Modos de Pago y Cobro El proceso paso a paso del embarque marítimo Durante el curso también se ofrecen sugerencias y recomendaciones sobre los diferentes temas expuestos, y a la vez se ofrece una amplia gama de ejemplos para ilustrar mejor los conceptos. Habrá ciertos temas de regulaciones y requerimientos locales específicos que no entran dentro del marco del curso por el nivel de detalle que sería requerido para cubrir cada país, y por la naturaleza cambiante de los mismos. Al finalizar el curso, esperamos que el alumno tenga las bases necesarias para iniciar sus esfuerzos de Comercio Exterior, y sepa consultar las fuentes de información adecuadas para llevar a cabo sus operaciones. Descargar PDF del Syllabus
¿Te interesa conocer herramientas para innovar y hacer crecer tu negocio? ¿Tienes una empresa estable y ya cuentas con ventas? MasterCard e INCAE Business School bajo el programa LEADs Mujer y en colaboración con Mujeres ConnectAmericas se unen en el marco del #100KChallenge para guiarte en este proceso.   En este programa podrás aprender herramientas enriquecedoras para afianzar el crecimiento de tu empresa en el nuevo contexto en que vivimos, para desarrollar nuevos productos y servicios mientras mejoras tus esfuerzos de comunicación y ventas. Además aprenderás sobre E-commerce, Innovación y desarrollo de nuevos productos, Ventas y Marketing digital.  Es muy importante que sepas que las herramientas que veremos en este curso, si bien pueden ser de utilidad para empresas en etapas de introducción, están pensadas para ayudar a empresas que tienen un modelo empresarial y financiero robusto y sostenible, además de un producto o servicio claramente definido para el cual existe una necesidad del mercado; con un mercado meta definido y un equipo que apoye el crecimiento del negocio.  *Debes completar satisfactoriamente todos los tests con un score igual o superior a 80% para adquirir tu certificado de participación.  Mujeres ConnectAmericas es una plataforma empresarial en línea, que busca conectar a las mujeres empresarias con oportunidades de negocio y ofrecerles herramientas de capacitación para mejorar la gestión de sus empresas. A la fecha, contamos con más de 60.000 emprendedoras de toda la región. Si deseas conocer mas sobre el del #100KChallenge y sus socios, visita nuestra página.

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