Ethical standards of conduct for home inspectors.

A document designed to influence individual and organizational behavior of employees, by defining organizational values and the rules to be applied in certain situations. Scope Notes: A code of ethics [..]

Codicil A codicil is a supplement or an appendix to a will either adding or changing a bequest.

The Code of Ethics of The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) are principles relevant to the profession and practice of internal auditing, and Rules of Conduct that describe behavior expected of internal auditors. The Code of Ethics applies to both parties and entities that provide internal audit services. The purpose of the Code of Ethics is to p [..]

Definition A written system of standards for ethical conduct. For example, all Realtors® are required to follow a code of ethics that defines professional behavior.

A set of standards governing the conduct and judgment of librarians, library staff, and other information professionals in their work. The ALA Code of Ethics sets standards for equitable access, intel [..]

A code of ethics is a set of principles of conduct within an organization that guide decision making and behavior. The purpose of the code is to provide members and other interested persons with guide [..]

The notion often overlaps with that of "code of conduct". A code of ethics is a written set of fundamental principles, guidelines or rules, formulated by or for a group of individuals or oganisations with a common purpose: to improve the behaviour and public service functions provided by the group and its stature within the society it ser [..]

The Outdoor Advertising Association of Australia (Inc.) has a voluntary code adopted upon membership to the Association, pledging member companies to operate for and in the public interest.

Systematic statements of principles or rules of appropriate professional conduct, usually established by professional Societies.

Guidelines for the appropriate behavior of CAEP board members, Commission members, Accreditation Council members, committee members, site visitors, program reviewers, and staff as they conduct CAEP bu [..]

Often conveys organizational values, a commitment to standards and communicates a set of ideals. In practice, used interchangeably with Code of Conduct. In Section 406(c), the Sarbanes-Oxley Act defines "code of ethics" as such standards as are reasonably necessary to promote-- (1) honest and ethical conduct, including the ethical handlin [..]

Guidelines for making ethical decisions. For example, Decision Analyst is a member of CASRO (www.casro.org

Sometimes called a Code of Conduct or Code of Business Standards. This is a formal document that establishes behavioral expectations for the organization and the people who work there.

A set of rules governing the behaviour provided for either by law or by market regulations, or else by forced use of a profession that has established the Code.