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Use of Codes of Ethics in Business: 2007 survey & analysis of trends


New IBE Publication available from 6th March 2008

By Simon Webley with Nicole Dando, Niall Gallagher & Lutz Preuss

This new publication sets out the findings of the fifth IBE survey of FTSE350 companies on how they use and implement their codes of ethics. The Institute has been conducting this survey since 1995 and so can chart trends and changes in the way companies use their codes of ethics to embed their values within company culture. There are some significant changes over the last three years

.How do companies use and implement their codes of ethics?

This report reveals the findings of the fifth IBE survey sent to FTSE 350 companies with codes. It shows:

  • the ways in which companies seek to maximise the effectiveness of their codes
  • trends in the rationale for codes
  • the ethical issues perceived as most important for business
  • how codes address climate change issues

The report provides a guide to managers wishing to understand current practice and mechanisms for implementing and embedding ethical policies and accompanying codes.

The report was launched at the IBE's offices at 24 Greencoat Place, London SW1P 1BE on Thursday 6th March at 3pm. A summary of the report can be found here >>

Order a copy of the 2007 survey and get a copy of the 2004 Survey free.

Publication date: 6th March 2008         Price £20                         ISBN 0 9549288 6 5

Click here to read the press release      Click here to read the Executive Summary

Click here for other publications by the IBE             Click here to print off an advanced order form

 

 

 
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