Codes of Ethics/ Codes of Conduct

Code of ethics are general guidelines whereas codes of conduct specify actions in workplace (application of guidelines) Craig Nordlund (Though these terms may be used interchangeably).

Developing Codes in Ethics

Ethical

codes are statements of the norms and beliefs of an organization. It specifies ethical rules of operation. Updating codes periodically is essential (due to changing society, needs, upsdowns of the organization etc.)

ILLUSTRATION OF CORPORATE CODES OF ETHICS

Categories found in Organizations

CATEGORY 1: Be a dependable organization citizen Demonstrate honesty & fairness in relationships with customers, suppliers & employees. Comply with safety, health & security regulations. Dress in business like attire. Be reliable in attendance & punctuality.

CATEGORY 2:
Dont do anything unlawful or improper that will harm the organization Maintain confidentiality of customer, employee and company records and information. Avoid outside activities that hamper the performance of duties. Make decisions objectively (without biases). Acceptance of any form of bribes is prohibited. All deals must comply with relevant laws, regulations.

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not use company property or resource for personal benefit. Do not provide false or misleading information to corporation or govt. agencies.

CATEGORY 3: Be good to our customers Strive to provide products and services of highest quality. Convey true claims for products.

CATEGORY 4: (General/ Unclustered) Exhibit standards of personal integrity and professional conduct. Racial, religious or sexual harassment is prohibited. Protect quality of environment.

CORPORATE CODES OF ETHICS SERVES AS A MAJOR TOOL IN MANAGING ETHICAL STANDARDS AT THE WORKPLACE.

YOU MAY BE BETTER OFF GENERATING YOUR OWN CODE OF ETHICS FROM SCTATCH RATHER THAN REVIEVING EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ORGANIZATIONS. ALL ETHICAL VALUES ARE ATTRACTIVE TO INCLUDE IN A CODE; HOWEVER YOU ARE MOST INTERESTED IN THOSE THAT INVOKE BEHAVIOURS NEEDED IN YOUR ORGANIZATION AT THIS TIME.

YOU MAY WANT TO INCLUDE QUITE DIFFERENT ETHICALVALUES NEXT YEAR.

.HENCE A PERIODIC REVIEW OF ETHICAL CODES IS ESSENTIAL.