What Is the Main Purpose of a Written Code of Ethics

question 103

Multiple Choice

What is the main purpose of a written code of ethics?

• A) to satisfy the requirements of federal legislation
• B) to eliminate the need for top management to monitor ethical behaviour, thus giving these managers more time to deal with other issues
• C) to provide guidance to help employees make sound ethical decisions across a range of situations
• D) to explain how the organization will go about satisfying its social responsibilities to each major type of stakeholder