CODES OF ETHICAL CONDUCT

Soo Ping Lim

Chapter 8 in Courage and Conviction:Ethical Dilemmas, Decision-Making, and Resolutions, 2019, pp 59-64 from World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd.

Abstract: The work of lawyers, doctors, accountants, auditors, engineers, social workers, etc. is governed by codes of ethical conduct laid down by the respective professional bodies. The codes set out the ethical principles and standards that the practitioners are required to uphold when they serve their clients. Typically, a code of ethical conduct of a profession covers these main areas: Integrity, Objectivity, Technical Competency, Confidentiality, and Professionalism…

Keywords: Ethical Dilemmas; Moral Dilemmas; Decision-Making; Moral Reasoning; Consequentialism Principle; Deontological Principle; Corruption; Courage; Conviction; Corporate Core Values; Professional Codes of Ethics; Bystander Dilemma; Rationalisation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: M14 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019
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