Code Of Ethics

A set rules about good and bad behavior. It is written

set of guidelines issued by an organization to its
workers and management to help them conduct
their actions in accordance with its primary values
and ethical standards.
Unethical behavior 
Is an action that falls outside of what is considered
morally right or proper for a person, a profession or
an industry. Individuals can behave unethically, as
can businesses, professionals and politicians.
Examples of Unethical Behavior
• Exploiting workers
• Over-billing customers.
• Exploiting tax loopholes.
• Dumping toxins into the air or water.
• Prescribing unnecessary medical
procedures.
• Covering up car defects.
• Designing phones so that users accidentally
accept data charges.
• Creating fake identities.
Some common examples of unethical
or illegal activity include:
• Conflicts of interest
• Accounting or auditing irregularities
• Theft
• Fraud, waste, or abuse
• Disclosure of proprietary information
• Improper dealings with customers or vendors
• Sale or possession of illicit controlled substances
How do unethical practices affect
business?
Among the worst effects of unethical behavior
on business is that a company is unable to
forge or maintain any long-term relationships
with customers. Such a poor work
environment would lead to a drop in
productivity, lowered morale and employee
attrition, which would lead to the downfall of
the company.
Ethical policies
are guidelines for all employees of a
company to do the right thing and
behave at high standards at all times.
Good ethical policies create a good
culture based on trust and
transparency
Business critical policies and procedures
are as follows:
• Health and safety
• Quality
• Environment.
• Code of conduct
• Corporate social responsibility
• Employment.
• Purchasing.
• The Internet and E-mail
Here are some examples of common
workplace policies:
• code of conduct.
• recruitment policy.
• internet and email policy.
• mobile phone policy.
• non-smoking policy.
• drug and alcohol policy.
• health and safety policy.
• anti-discrimination and harassment policy.
 EVALUATION
1. Discuss the importance of business
policies and procedures?

2. Distinguish between good

policies/practices and morally
unacceptable policies/practices.
THANK YOU!!!