Codes of Ethics

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This paper explains that, one of the oldest codes of ethics is in the Old Testament, known as the Ten Commandments, which are simple, easy to understand, documented rules for behavior, which are still used by a great number of organizations. The author points out codes of ethics belonging to such contemporary organizations as the medical profession, newspapers, psychologists and senior financial officers. The paper relates that a personal code of ethics should be short, easy to understand, adhere to the laws of the state and, above all else, the actions required should treat all people fairly and justly.

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"As ethics codes change their main aim and become an exercise of the use of codes to protect a reputation first and foremost, it can be argued that there is less discretion allowed, indicating both a lower level of trust and a lower level of acceptable risk, seeking to cover and identify any and every situation. It may also be argued that, with a fifty two page document, it is also impossible for an individual, in this case an employee or contractor for the "New York Times", to read and memorize the entire document, reducing its effectiveness, seeking to extend its influence in terms of scope and influence private as well as public behavior."

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