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.
From the Paper "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.
From the Paper " 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."
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.
From the Paper "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."
This paper is an examination of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) code of conduct that members must follow, including elements, importance and impact of the code.
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.
From the Paper "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."
Abstract 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.
Abstract This paper takes a look at the codes of conduct and ethical standards for professionals. The paper explains why these profession specific standards and regulations are necessary for virtually any business industry. The author looks in particular at the standards of professional conduct in the medical field and describes the need for physicians to follow protocol, and especially ethical standards related to the end of human life.
Outline:
Introduction
Various Types of Professional Standards
Specific Concerns of a New Physician
Conclusion
From the Paper "Professional codes of conduct and ethical standards are a part of most business industries. By the turn of the 21st century, virtually every aspect of professional business and services are subject to various forms of government regulation and many of those that are not are self regulated by certifying organizations established voluntarily within the industry. Professional standards and codes of conduct generally address everything from the actual substantive professional responsibilities of practitioners to limitations on other aspects of relationships between professionals and their clients."
Tags: medical ethics, ethical standards, professional standards
Abstract This paper examines how virtually all police departments have some kind of formal ?Code of Ethics?, or guidelines, that tell the members of the police force what is and is not acceptable behavior. It looks at how the police in any community have tremendous power and how it's important that the officers to whom the public entrust their safety act in honorable and ethical ways. It explores how, because of the Internet, it is possible for concerned citizens and anyone else to view the codes of ethics for many police departments across the country. It compares and contrasts the Code of Conduct for Washington, D.C. and Denver and Detroit, which have nearly identical codes, word for word.
From the Paper "Grundstein-Amado (2001) argues that codes of ethics should serve three purposes: to inform the public about the goals of the organization; to encourage an ethical climate within the organization; and provide a structure for resolving ethical questions. However, it could also be reasonably stated that informing the public about the goals of the organization might be better done with a mission statement and that no code of conduct could be detailed enough to provide a plan for resolving ethical questions, which could range from charges of decision-making based on race to taking bribes to unwarranted violence against arrestees."
Abstract 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
From the Paper "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."
Abstract The paper describes the relationships between the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986 and the Codes of Conduct and Good Practice for Certified Computer Professionals as published by the ICCP.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Application of Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (1986) and ICCP Codes of Conduct and Good Practice
Violations of Proper Codes of Conduct Computer Crime Prevention Techniques
Conclusion
Appendix A (Sample Organizational Security Plan)
References
From the Paper "It is estimated that as much as 90% of computer crime is unreported because businesses do not wish to make known the vulnerability it extends to customers, suppliers, and stockholders. A major concern is the threat of intrusion by employees, competitors, and others. The concern is that individuals may gain access to computer facilities, systems, software, and data to commit a variety of computer crimes, such as stealing data; damaging or vandalizing hardware, software, or data; using computer software illegally; or committing fraud."
Tags: crime, good, hacking, practice, password, Internet
Abstract This paper looks at the different written codes of conduct, established at the state and local level, which guide the professional conduct of individuals working in the U.S. legal system. The paper summarizes the written codes of conduct that govern the professional behavior of judges, lawyers, and policeman, and then looks at how effective these codes are at enforcing ethical behavior.
From the Paper "Professions connected with our legal system all have written codes of conduct to follow. While most codes of conduct are established at the state level, there are some exceptions. State police will have state-established codes of conduct, but individual jurisdictions have their own police forces with their own codes of conduct. Federal judges have a code of conduct governing them, but most lawyers follow codes of conduct established by the states in which they practice."
Abstract This paper discusses the organizational behavior and successful strategies of the Nike company. It first describes a history of the company and then focuses on the code of conduct it practices as well as the challenge Nike faces in creating a corporate code of conduct. The paper concludes that Nike has been more successful than most multi-national corporations at promoting and demanding improved working conditions for employees, even though there are still marginal differences between plants, based on management-corporate relations.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Nike's History
Nike's Code of Conduct Conclusion
Appendix
From the Paper "Noteworthy, as an upstart company that developed through massive growth, Nike challenges many molds of corporate social responsibility, but outlives it scandals through the development of corporate code of conduct and audit applications. Though the two factories that Richard, Kochan, Romis & Qin analyze through internal Nike audit material differ somewhat is the success of Nike's goals of CSR implementation, they are also clearly reflective of the broader goals of Nike to build a better image and better reality for contract employees, even in emerging markets that demand greater corporate governance to ensure compliance. As one can see in the appendix of this work, Nike's code of conduct is expansive and inclusive and despite the fact that Nike was reluctant to create such a code it has done so and seems to be living by its standards."
Abstract The paper discusses how scandals at formerly reputable corporations such as Enron have sullied the corporate image for the public and major shareholders. The paper explains that one of the greatest weapons that corporations have developed to deal with these new circumstances is the corporate code of ethics, or code of conduct. The paper explores the existing code of conduct currently being used at British Petroleum (BP). The paper demonstrates how this provides an interesting glimpse into the effects and difficulties of implementing codes of ethics in the corporate setting.
From the Paper "At its most basic, a code of ethics is a "management tool for establishing and articulating the corporate values, responsibilities, obligations, and ethical ambitions of an organization and the way it functions." Simply put, a code of ethics amounts to a written record of a corporation's policies. Sometimes this can amount to a few sentences that describe the loose corporate values employees should keep in mind when faced with an ethical dilemma like integrity or honesty. In more extreme cases--usually limited to larger corporations--detailed descriptions will be provided for the appropriate ethical response to moral quandaries employees might face in the workplace."
Abstract The paper attempts to distinguish between the many diverse and often fictional accounts of pirate life and the actual facts of life among pirates at sea. The paper focuses on the importance of the pirate code of conduct and the way that this influenced and determined the power structure of the pirate hierarchy. The paper provides a definition of pirates and piracy and provides insight into the actual lives of pirates at sea.
Outline:
Introduction
Brief Definition of Pirates and Piracy
The Real Life Pirates
Codes of Conduct The Power Structure in the Pirate Community
From the Paper "Piracy is in fact as old as civilization itself. "In the ancient Mediterranean, piracy was often closely related to maritime commerce, and the Phoenicians appear to have engaged in both, as did the Greeks, Romans, and Carthaginians." (What's a Privateer, Pirate, Buccaneer, and/or Marooner?) There were also types of piracy that were sanctioned by some governments. An example of this was the privateer; which is defined as "...a privately owned and armed ship commissioned by a government to make reprisals, to gain reparation for specified offenses in time of peace, or to prey upon the enemy in time of war, with the right of the officers and crew to share in prize money from captured vessels." (What's a Privateer, Pirate, Buccaneer, and/or Marooner?)"
Abstract Various codes of conducts are endorsed each year by authorities in charge of various fields of life in order to promote justice, valor, peace, and harmony among the innumerable sections of the society. However, the fighting force of warriors serving the military demonstrates the most evident form of adherence to a specific code of behavior. Chivalry, originating from the French word, "chevalerie", has been, since the ninth century, one such set constituting a body of law and a rigid behavioral system based on rules and regulations that the men in shining armor had to abide by. This analytical research paper examines the great influence chivalry had on the general behavior, military activities, fighting tactics, war-related strategies, and the motivations for warfare of the medieval knights.
