What Is the Main Purpose of a Written Code of Ethics

Multiple Choice

What is the main purpose of a written code of ethics?

A) to satisfy the requirements of federal legislation
B) to eliminate the need for top management to monitor ethical behaviour, thus giving these managers more time to deal with other issues
C) to provide guidance to help employees make sound ethical decisions across a range of situations
D) to explain how the organization will go about satisfying its social responsibilities to each major type of stakeholder