ETHICS AS A VALUE-ADDED SERVICE

An effective ethics program is tailored to an organization's unique characteristics, including the ethical "tone at the top." A well-designed ethics program includes: 1. a code of ethics, 2. the assignment of functional responsibility, 3. employee training, and 4. an ethics hotline.

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Published in:The CPA journal (1975) 2001-01, Vol.71 (1), p.72
Main Authors: Calhoun, Charles H, Wolitzer, Philip
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Accountants
Accounting firms
Business ethics
Confidentiality
Corporate culture
Decision making
Employees
Ethical aspects
Ethics
Management
Professional ethics
Responsibilities
Telephone hotlines
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Summary:An effective ethics program is tailored to an organization's unique characteristics, including the ethical "tone at the top." A well-designed ethics program includes: 1. a code of ethics, 2. the assignment of functional responsibility, 3. employee training, and 4. an ethics hotline.
ISSN:0732-8435