Required Resources
Read/review the following resources for this activity:
- Textbook: Chapter 2
- Lesson
- Minimum of 1 scholarly source
Initial Post Instructions
Developing a code of ethics is a way for a company to share its core values and practice ethical business. For example, the National Association for Healthcare Quality has formulated a code of ethics that can be found at https://nahq.org/about/code-of-ethics (Links to an external site.).
Think about a company or organization you currently work for or do business with. Find the code of ethics for the company or organization and post the link for the class.
Using the code of ethics you found, give an example that you are familiar with in which the company has stayed true to the code of ethics and demonstrated ethical business practices.
ANSWER
A code of ethics is paramount to any organization seeking to maintain an atmosphere of honesty and integrity. Gitman et al., (2018) noted that a code of ethics guides employees on the firm’s expectations regarding workers’ responsibilities and behaviors towards customers, suppliers, and other employees. The code of ethics ensures that a workplace complies with existing laws and stakeholders coexist harmoniously by following standard operating procedures.
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