Code of conduct facts for kids
A code of conduct is like a rulebook or a set of guidelines. It explains the proper ways for a person or an organization to behave. These rules help everyone understand what is expected of them and how to act responsibly.
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What is a Code of Conduct?
A code of conduct is a collection of rules. It outlines the right ways to act and the responsibilities people have. These rules help guide individuals or groups in their actions. They make sure everyone understands the expected behavior.
Why Do Companies Have Codes?
Companies often create a code of conduct for their employees. This document helps protect the business. It also lets employees know what the company expects from them. Even small companies can benefit from having such a document. It doesn't need to be long or complicated. It just needs to clearly state important expectations for everyone.
How Codes of Conduct Work in Real Life
A code of conduct is very important for creating a welcoming culture. However, it's not the only thing needed. A good and fair culture starts with the leaders of an organization. Their actions and attitudes show what is truly important.
For a code of conduct to work well, people need training. The rules must be followed consistently. Organizations should also check regularly to see if the code is working. Just reading the rules is not enough. People need to understand them and remember them. The best sign that a code is working is when people feel safe. They should feel comfortable speaking up if they have concerns. They should also trust that the organization will take proper action.
Rules for Accountants
In 2007, a group called the International Good Practice Guidance defined a code of conduct. They said it includes principles, values, and rules of behavior. These rules guide an organization's decisions and actions. They help the organization in two main ways. First, they help the people who are important to the organization. Second, they respect the rights of everyone affected by the organization's work.
Different Kinds of Codes
Many different groups and professions have codes of conduct. These codes help guide behavior in various situations. Here are some examples:
- Banking Code
- Bushido (a code for samurai warriors)
- Chivalric code (rules for knights)
- Coca-Cola Code of Conduct
- Code of Conduct for the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and NGOs in Disaster Relief
- Code of conduct social science research UNESCO
- Code of Hammurabi (an ancient set of laws)
- Code of the United States Fighting Force
- Declaration of Geneva
- Declaration of Helsinki
- Don't be evil (a former motto)
- Eight Precepts (Buddhist rules)
- Election Commission of India's Model Code of Conduct
- Ethic of reciprocity (treat others as you want to be treated)
- Five Pillars of Islam
- Geneva convention (rules for wartime)
- Hippocratic Oath (for doctors)
- ICC Cricket Code of Conduct
- International Code of Conduct against Ballistic Missile Proliferation (ICOC or Hague Code of Conduct)
- Israel Defense Forces – Code of Conduct
- Journalist's Creed
- Moral Code of the Builder of Communism
- Patimokkha (Buddhist monastic rules)
- Pirate code of the Brethren
- Psychiatrists' Ethics – Madrid Declaration on Ethical Standards for Psychiatric Practice
- Psychologists' Code of Conduct
- Recurse Center "Social Rules"
- Rule of St. Benedict (for monks)
- Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) Code of Conduct 2011 (for lawyers in the UK)
- Ten Commandments
- Ten Indian commandments
- Ten Precepts (Taoism)
- Uniform Code of Military Justice
- Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations
- Warrior code
See also
In Spanish: Código de buenas prácticas para niños
