Code of Ethics

Begin by preparing a code of ethics for a fictional company, which should include a minimum of 10 elements. Once you have compiled the code of ethics, respond to the following questions:

1. Why did you include each of the 10 elements?

2. Why is a code of ethics an important part of every business from an employer standpoint?

3. Why is a code of ethics an important part of every business from an employee standpoint?

4. Once you have written the code of ethics, how would you implement it to ensure compliance?

The completed assignment must be a minimum of three double-spaced pages (one page for the code of ethics and two pages for question responses). Please use a minimum of two credible sources. Referenced sources must have accompanying citations complying with APA guidelines.

References

Evans, T. R. (2015). What does it mean to be an ethical CPA? Pennsylvania CPA Journal, 86(3), 66. Retrieved from https://libraryresources.columbiasouthern.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com.libraryresources.columbiasouthern.edu/docview/1715918037?accountid=33337  

Withers, B., & Ebrahimpour, M. (2013). The effects of codes of ethics on the supply chain: A comparison of LEs and SMEs. The Journal of Business and Economic Studies, 19(1), 24-40,118-119. Retrieved from https://libraryresources.columbiasouthern.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com.libraryresources.columbiasouthern.edu/docview/1373193018?accountid=33337

A code of ethics or code of conduct is a way of sharing the values and principles of an organization with employees and the public. The resources below share how a code of ethics can be used.

Alphabet code of conduct. (2015). Retrieved from https://investor.google.com/corporate/code-of-conduct.html

Dell’s code of conduct. (2015). Retrieved from http://www.dell.com/learn/us/en/uscorp1/corporate~corp-comm~en/documents~dell-code-of-conduct-external.pdf?c=us&l=en&s=corp   

Hayward, J. (2015). China demands global ‘code of conduct’ for the internet. Retrieved from http://www.breitbart.com/national-security/2015/10/13/china-demands-global-code-conduct-internet/  

Irexdc (2013, April). Creating code of ethics [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGEZcPQ8eAM