ABSTRACT
We have discussed what a code of ethics is, but how does an organization go about creating this code? First, leadership must attempt to reach a mutual agreement regarding the moral principles of the organization. is can be an extremely challenging step because reaching a consensus is o«en a seemingly insurmountable task. Ideally, a code must represent the moral principles of the organization as a whole, not simply be a compilation of principles of the majority who impose views upon the minority. During the development process, the organization should be cognizant not to steer clear of or exclude controversial matters because it is typically these issues that are the chief causes of concern with regard to ethical violations. Codes should not be overly speci“c or they risk excluding potentially important issues, but not so broad as to fail to serve as an e‹ective tool for decision making.
