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Would the implementation of a Code of Ethics be problematic? How can the Code best be implemented? What other measures do you consider effective without implementation of a Code of Ethics? What else is in place? Discuss
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Would the implementation of a Code of Ethics be problematic? How can the Code best be implemented? What other measures do you consider effective without implementation of a Code of Ethics? What else is in place? Discuss Codes of ethics can be said to represent the fundamental beliefs and values of an organisation (Villiers, 1997). Usually adopted by occupations seeking to represent themselves as 'professions'.(Kleinig, 1996), they define the standards members should operate to , and are intended to provide the basis for public confidence.(Kleinig 1996). Michael Davis disagreed, stating codes of ethics were "a convention between professional", (cited in Kleineg 1996: p33), intended to co-ordinate members activities. He claimed that therefore they had no bearing on the maintenance of public trust. It could be argued that in the absence of any other, more rigorous, set of sanctions and controls,specifically drafted to ensure quality of service to the customer, the aspirational...
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