Question

Code of Ethics. You have been asked to lead a group of students, alumnae, and faculty in an effort to develop a code of ethics for a student professional organization in your career field. You are reviewing in your mind key points to cover with the group as you embark on this effort.

Which of the following statements best defines the term "code of ethics" and explains its intent?

a. A code of ethics is a set of specific laws that apply to a member of an organization or group.
b. A code of ethics is a statement of specific rules that members of an organization must follow.
c. A code of ethics forms the basis for deciding what behavior is legal and what behavior is ethical.
d. A code of ethics states the principles and core values that are essential to a set of people and that govern their behavior

Answer 1

Answer:

d. A code of ethics states the principles and core values that are essential to a set of people and that govern their behavior.

Explanation:

A code of ethics is the document that includes the values and principles that are important for a company, its employees and any situation that may take place in their environment. It does not include rules or behavior statements, it just give the principles that will lead the decisions and actions that the workers or the company do.

The code of ethics is the document that precede the code of conduct. In the code of conduct you can find the specific rules and procedures that apply to a company, a member or a group.