Implementation of Code of Ethics
Implementation of NDCA’s Code of Ethics Akemi L. Stout Grand Canyon University: LDR 800 October 23, 2011
Introduction “Perpetual optimism is a force multiplier” (Powell, 2007) Codes of ethics are guidelines provided by business entities to communicate to the subordinates the beliefs, values, missions and overall perspectives of what the company or organization is about. In this paper, I will give my ideas of how I feel my code of ethics should be best implemented. In doing so, I will discuss its relevancy to other documents that are included in the code, a strategy of communicating it to all stakeholders, enforcing it, and a strategy for evaluation of revisions. Also, you will find a discussion that gives reasons for why my implementation plan will be successful unlike others. Ethical Code’s Collaboration The Code of Ethics for North Delta Center for Advancement was designed with the mission and vision of the company’s future at the beginning stages of incorporating. I established this company with the heart of what it means to be a wholesome and God-fearing person in mind. In doing so, I envisioned that those who accompanied me on my journey would be able to make a tremendous impact upon the people in the heart of the Mississippi Delta. This impact would embody the values and mission that my company was founded on… truth and righteousness. Collaboration and Communication with Stakeholders When the Code of Ethics was written for NDCA, each component was carefully selected. The comprehensive details were written to be people friendly, thus the terminology used was well chosen and thoughtful of any culture, gender, or race of people. However, the strategy in which I will communicate to my stakeholders, will that of a town hall meeting. I believe that by using this method of communication, the components included in my code of ethics would be better understood. This method of delivery would all me to receive instant feedback
Introduction “Perpetual optimism is a force multiplier” (Powell, 2007) Codes of ethics are guidelines provided by business entities to communicate to the subordinates the beliefs, values, missions and overall perspectives of what the company or organization is about. In this paper, I will give my ideas of how I feel my code of ethics should be best implemented. In doing so, I will discuss its relevancy to other documents that are included in the code, a strategy of communicating it to all stakeholders, enforcing it, and a strategy for evaluation of revisions. Also, you will find a discussion that gives reasons for why my implementation plan will be successful unlike others. Ethical Code’s Collaboration The Code of Ethics for North Delta Center for Advancement was designed with the mission and vision of the company’s future at the beginning stages of incorporating. I established this company with the heart of what it means to be a wholesome and God-fearing person in mind. In doing so, I envisioned that those who accompanied me on my journey would be able to make a tremendous impact upon the people in the heart of the Mississippi Delta. This impact would embody the values and mission that my company was founded on… truth and righteousness. Collaboration and Communication with Stakeholders When the Code of Ethics was written for NDCA, each component was carefully selected. The comprehensive details were written to be people friendly, thus the terminology used was well chosen and thoughtful of any culture, gender, or race of people. However, the strategy in which I will communicate to my stakeholders, will that of a town hall meeting. I believe that by using this method of communication, the components included in my code of ethics would be better understood. This method of delivery would all me to receive instant feedback
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