Ethical behavior is critical for organizations to be successful. An organization

Ethical behavior is critical for organizations to be successful. An organization having a code of ethics will have something in writing that lets employees, customers, and partners know where the organization stands ethically. A solid code of ethics will allow employees guidance on how to make the best possible decisions. This can lead to ethical behavior that enables a culture of ethics and DEI in an organization.
For this assignment, you will create a code of ethics for your current, previous, or an organization you like or know about. Think about the common areas you have seen unethical actions in the organization. Additionally, be sure to integrate some type of ethical decision-making process for employees to refer to when faced with a tough decision that may become an ethical issue. Do remember that a code of ethics and a code of conduct are two different things. A code of conduct is very specific and lists prohibited or desired behaviors. A code of ethics is less specific and offers guidance for how decisions should be made in accordance with the organization’s mission and core values.
Your code of ethics will contain the mission of the organization, an ethics statement, outline the values the organization represents, help employees make decisions that are within the organization’s values. Your code of ethics should also address how the company will treat employees, the environment, business partners, shareholders, and the community.
Your code of ethics should be 2-3 pages in length (not counting the title page or references). There is no APA format for a code of ethics, however, your title page and reference page (if applicable) will conform to APA guidelines.
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