Ethical Code
Ethical codes are adopted by organizations to assist members in understanding the difference between 'right' and 'wrong' and in applying that understanding to their decisions. An ethical code generally implies documents at three levels: codes of business ethics, codes of conduct for employees, and codes of professional practice.
Read more about Ethical Code: Code of Ethics (corporate or Business Ethics), Code of Conduct (employee Ethics), Code of Practice (professional Ethics), General Notes, Examples
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