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Codes of Conduct in the Private Sector
Baetz, Mark Carson, A. Scott McGill, Shelley
Baetz, Mark
Carson, A. Scott
McGill, Shelley
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"[...] The present study focuses on only a part of the codes of conduct landscape. But even at that, there is a lot to cover. Attention is being paid specifically to the workplace, and mainly (but not exclusively) to private sector corporations, professions and businesses associations. The project is a literature review of academic articles (with some exceptions) published in referred journals or chapters in academic books. We describe and explain in summary fashion the research that has been conducted over the past two decades. We outline the topics and themes being researched, the methodologies used and the general conclusions. Where there are lessons for practitioners, they are identified. In addition, we provide an annotated bibliography of the work reviewed and a comprehensive reference list. The project is organized around six themes. First is a conceptual overview. This consists of a review of some of the research that addresses both the theoretical backdrop of codes, and research on the nature of a code itself. Second is the jurisdictional application of codes: industry, professional, country and global. The third section investigates the development of codes, namely their creation, content, implementation and administration. Fourth, we summarize research that deals with adopting codes, effectiveness of codes and the impact that codes can have. As well, we look at ethics programs. Fifth, we research the literature on specific issues that arise in the workplace such as bribery, conflict of interest, harassment, use of technology and ethics for educators. Sixth, we conclude with a summary of best practices – namely what academics recommend to practitioners." Introduction, pp. 2-3
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2008-04
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