Abstract
This paper addresses the following issues: Analyzes the strengths and weaknesses of Walmart's Corporate code of conduct; identifies the ethical risks to which the company is subject to and gives recommendations to strengthening and/or clarifying the current company's code to help management strategy to minimize those risks.

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"Wal-Mart recently became the largest company in the world. Wal-Mart employs more than one million Americans and has sales worldwide of approximately ..."

Tags:Wal mart, code of conduct, suppliers, offshore, comparative advantage, business ethics, consumerism

Abstract
This paper discusses the student code of conduct on university campuses and looks at how this code is not always respected or upheld by the students attending the universities. The paper then goes on to elaborate on how students do not always comply with the student code of conduct and concludes that a student code of conduct is not enough to ensure proper behavior and conduct on campus. Instead, universities should seek alternative actions to enforce and uphold polices that will ensure that the students are enriched through a "safe" and positive academic experience.

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" Another act of violence that is occurring on college campuses is hazing. "Hazing" includes activities such as being kidnapped, abandoned, excessive drinking, sexual acts, assault, and in some circumstances, even death. Hazing continues to be prevalent amongst college students as a form of "initiation" or "admission". Students believe that hazing promotes unity and team cohesiveness. The reality about hazing is that it usually goes on under a blanket of sworn secrecy (Campo, Paulos, Sipple, 2005); which makes this problem one that should not be tolerated. A zero tolerance rule should also be adopted for any violent acts on campus. Campo and her colleagues (2005), describe hazing as any activity that is a "condition of initiation" in an organization that may have a negative impact on the physical and/or emotional well-being of individuals and/or their peers. Hazing has been practiced for years; most commonly identified to athletes, fraternities and sororities."

Tags:code, coduct, student, violance

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This paper presents three essays that address different aspects of the APA Ethical Principles for Psychologists and Code of Conduct. These are then applied to national security, interrogation and torture. The factor of cross-cultural guidelines is also addressed.

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"The following identifies areas in the APA Ethical Principles for Psychologists and Code of Conduct where cross-cultural guidelines might be included to strengthen the adequacy of these standards. More specifically whether or not many of these standards reflect the ideology of a dominant culture and ignore the existence of multiple values and multiple cultural perspectives is answered. APA codes of ethics and conduct do reflect the dominant culture as they should, but these codes also demand an understanding and consideration of other cultures. While efforts have..."

Tags:APA, Psychologists, natinal security, torture, interrogation, California code

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The paper discusses the conceptual and legal meaning of professionalism and offers a brief overview of the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) Code of Conduct. The paper examines whether this code of conduct addresses the conceptual and legal meaning of professionalism and encourages professional behaviour.

Outline:
Introduction
The Conceptual and Legal Meaning of Professionalism
The RTPI Code of Conduct
Does the Code of Conduct Address the Conceptual and Legal Meaning of Professionalism
Does the Code of Conduct Encourage Professional Behaviour
Conclusion

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"Professionalism, as a conceptual term, is ambiguous in nature. There have been a variety of definitions applied throughout the decades. In general, professionalism is individuals acting upon ideals and values during their service of individuals and population, who have entrusted them. Professionalism involves prioritizing the interests of clients being served above their own. Hammer et al. conceptualize professionalism as being akin to a bicycle wheel. In the center of the wheel are the core values associated with professionalism including: caring, honor, altruism, duty, and integrity. Spokes of behaviors that are associated with these values then radiate from the center, including: accountability, respect, compassion, and empathy. The outer ring of the concept, the tire of the wheel, is the surface of professionalism and includes such things as: punctuality, courtesy, and professional dress."

Tags:professionalism, accountability, integrity, respect, courtesy

Abstract
This paper discusses the code of conduct as set by the American Nurses Association. The writer relates this code of conduct to her own personal code of ethics and how they can work together in a work setting. The paper presents a case example of confidentiality that must be maintained when dealing with patients and their relatives or guardians and the importance of adhering to a code of conduct in this regard.

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"Accordingly the website espoused the fact that special care was to be implemented in this case. The key, according to the website, was not what should or should not be the end result, but the steps taken in order to culminate in a fair and just decision for all involved. Justice, in this particular case would have to pertain to more than just what actions should be taken to punish the nurse for her choices. Other items to consider would be how other employees would feel and act if the nurse were to be hired back after her rehabilitation, as well as the fact that patients were affected, and a primary concern of how such a individual can affect those with who she works and interacts within the health care facility."

Tags:confidentiality, standards, patient

Abstract
This paper presents a detailed examination of the AICPA code of conduct that AICPA members are expected to follow. The writer explores the various elements of that code and analyzes their importance as they pertain to ethics and fraud. The writer also examines the impact of the code on the profession and the pros and cons of suggested solutions.

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"The AICPA does not allow any member to disobey or break the local, state, federal laws of the land in conducting the daily business of finance for a client but instead sets additional and narrowly defined boundaries indicating the importance of ethical conduct and confidentiality within the field.
"The AICPA specifically outlines many different ethical considerations and provides the guidelines for the CPA member to follow in the course of his or her daily routines.
Items including whether or not a CPA can publicly disclose the names of clients, or whether the CPA can use information gained during the course of the day to further personal agendas are addressed as well as what to do if a client request that the CPA conduct business in a manner inconsistent with local, state or federal laws.
"The AICPA has worked to address most issues that can come up in the professional setting of a CPA profession and then designed a framework for the CPA member to follow with regard to those situations."

Tags:importance, elements, understanding, design, impact, solutions

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This undergraduate level psychology paper is a brief examination of the 1991 APA document, "Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct". It looks at the reason for its inception, the structure of the document, and the intent for its use. It concludes that the code is indeed a blueprint for the best behavior and conduct among its adherents. 5pgs. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

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This paper discusses how Nike has had to apply planning, organization, leadership and control to external contractors through a code of conduct that is inclusive of many US national labor standards. It looks at how this development has taken significant planning, organization, leadership and control to implement and requires near constant compliance auditing enforcement (control) among both domestic mangers and contracted manufacturers.

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"Diversity is an essential element in every global business and leadership, organization, planning and control play a significant role in how Nike managers seek to integrate even contract employees into the major running of the business, on the manufacturing and design ends. Contract global employment under the Nike Code of Conduct has been altered significantly, as diversity of legal and social standards for employment come into play in Nike factories all over the world. Nike also actively seeks to allow contractor managers and employees visits to domestic operations of both management and manufacture and hires within these pools when they can to increase domestic diversity."

Tags:planning, organization, leadership, control

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This paper provides a brief history of State Gas & Electric (SGE), which is today, the state's largest producer of energy. It discusses the code of professional conduct imposed on SGE employee which states that employees must act in the best interest of SGE at all times and avoid using their position with the company for personal gain or the gain of their family, friends, or people they know. It attempts to cover the majority of conduct issues that would face an employee during their employment at SGE and shows how codes like this cannot always anticipate every situation that may arise that might require legal or ethical consideration.

Outline
History of the Company
Conflicts of Interest
Confidentiality and Proprietary Information
Acceptance of Gifts
Appropriate Behavior
Outside Activities
Other Employment
Violation Procedures
Conclusion

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"Employees must follow corporate practices that are designed to protect confidential information. Among the practices that should be followed are keeping that information secure in the workplace, using the information only to do their job and not for personal benefit, sharing the information within SGE only when necessary for others to do their job, and not divulge the confidential information to those not employed by SGE. If confidential information must be shared with persons outside of SGE, a written confidentiality agreement must be used and the employee should consult the legal department prior to sharing of the information for details."

Tags:corporate, conduct, confidentiality

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In recognition of the important role that multinational business plays in global peace and prosperity, the Caux Round Table Principles for Business was established in 1986 to define a world standard against which business behavior could be measured. This paper discusses its implementation and adherence using examples from large multinational businesses.

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"While many other multinationals such as Phillips, Motorola, Hewlett Packard, and Kodak have also withdrawn from Burma, many continue to do business (Chase Manhattan, Colgate, Ford, Halliburton). Experience has shown that sanctions mostly work only when they are widespread and to that extent unless the international business and political communities unite in a total embargo, it is unlikely that isolated actions by companies like Levi Strauss are going to have much impact on improving the fundamental rights of the Burmese people."

Tags:sanctions, embargo, levi, strauss, trade, economic, interaction, industry, unions