Establishing Ethical Codes points
More and more companies have adopted written codes of ethics. Although these codes vary greatly, they can be put into two
categories: compliance-based and integrity-based. Compliance-based ethics codes emphasize preventing unlawful behavior by
increasing control and penalizing wrongdoers. Integrity-based ethics codes define the organization's guiding values, create an
environment that supports ethically sound behavior, and stress shared accountability. Regardless of the strategy, businesses must
ensure that the code is understood from top management to the lowest level of employees. This requires that the code of ethics be
communicated to every member of the organization. Additionally, the members of the organization must understand the
consequences of violating the code of ethics. There are six steps that organizations can take to ensure their code of ethics become an
important part of the organizational climate.
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Establishing a corporate or business code of ethics is an integral part of ensuring appropriate behavior in the workplace. There are six
steps that businesses can take to improve business ethics in the United States. Review the various steps involved in establishing a
corporate code of ethics and assemble the steps on the timeline as instructed,
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Step 1: Review the various steps involved in developing a corporate code of ethics. These steps can improve U. S. business
ethics. Click and drag the steps into their proper order.
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