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    Shared PracticeWhy It Is Important to Have a Code of Conduct
    In our business lives we are faced with challenges and compromises to our ethical foundations and sometimes we are caught in a conundrum. Organizations that develop and utilize a code of ethics or a code of conduct can assist employees in understanding what they should or should not do when they are caught in a potential compromising position. If properly advocated and modeled by leadership the code of ethics or a code of conduct can make decision making more streamlined and a much less stressful process. Some of the areas where they can assist in decision making with legal and ethical issues are:
    For this week’s Shared Practice Discussion you will begin by carefully reading the weekly article readings from Brooks (2010) De George (2000) and Mingers & Walsham (2010).
    Once you have completed your reading search for at least two examples of code of conduct/ethics policies from a publically traded company. You may want to look at several such policies to get a broad sense of what they cover.
    By Day 5
    Post the following:
    Please be specific and remember to use citations and references as appropriate and necessary.
    Read a selection of the posts submitted by your colleagues.

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