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Contents
1. What does 'ethics' mean to you and to your organisation?
Chapter 1 considers the context and concept of ethics and how to align a range of differing individual perspectives with the requirements of an organisation.
2. A code of ethics
Chapter 2 explores the different types of approach that can be used to produce a code and considers both the language that needs to be used and its intended and potential impact.
3. Designing and writing a policy for your organisation
Chapter 3 contains a practical systems-based approach to compiling a policy. It is designed to take the reader through a series of thought processes, defining core ethical concepts and their inter-relationship.
4. Implementation, control and audit
Chapter 4 suggests a practical method for the launch of a code.
5. Aligning the culture, the intent and the perception
Chapter 5 discusses how to ensure the code is a living document which effectively infiltrates organisational behaviour.
Appendix A: Corporate ethics policies to view for comparison
Appendix B: Further resources
Practical tools and other customisable content
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- Initiative ownership spreadsheet - please contact the LIS on +44 (0)20 7920 8620, by web chat or by email at library@icaew.com to request a copy
- Worksheet
- Hazard analysis and critical control point flow chart
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Creating and implementing an ethics policy
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Mark Wearden ICSA Publishing Ltd, 2014
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