Principles of Information Systems (MindTap Course List)
Principles of Information Systems (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781305971776
Author: Ralph Stair, George Reynolds
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 14, Problem 1CTQ1
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Code of ethics:

  • The “ethics” word comes from the Greek term “duty”. The code of ethics means all the responsibilities that professional must respect when carrying out their work.
  • It also contains the core value of the work and the behavior which should be adopted.

Example:

Professional and confidentiality secrecy are responsibilities contained in code of ethics and conduct in numerous professions like accountants, lawyers, doctors and journalists.

Intent of code of ethics:

  • The intent of code of ethics established by a professional order as a way to safeguard public and the status of professionals.
  • The employee who breach their code of ethics suffer disciplinary actions that can range from a warning or rebuke to dismissal or ejection from their professional order.

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