The content and focus of Canadian corporate codes of ethics
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The results of a content and focus evaluation of the codes of ethics of corporations belonging to the Financial Post 500 were reported. The contents of each code of ethics were evaluated along 61 criteria according to four levels. The main results showed that 1/3 of the responding corporations had well-developed codes of ethics. Conduct against the corporation was adrressed more than conduct on behalf of the corporation. Although some codes of ethics referred to social responsibility issues, they were mainly concerned with protecting the corporation.
Publication Name: Journal of Business Ethics
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0167-4544
Year: 1992
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The nature of ethics codes in franchise associations around the globe
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The nature of ethics codes in franchise associations was examined in 21 countries. The results suggested that the codes examined generally covered the franchise relationship. Almost all of the codes discuss the four stages of initiation, written agreement, implementation and termination of franchises. However, more emphasis was found on initiation and implementation. This finding suggest that the greatest number of ethical dilemmas in franchising can be found in these two stages.
Publication Name: Journal of Business Ethics
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0167-4544
Year: 1999
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St. Vincent de Paul and business ethics
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An examination of the life of St. Vincent de Paul indicates that he had made significant contributions to business ethics even though he had not left any theology or ethics of business. One manifestation of the saint's ethics in business is his stewardship over the temporal goods of the Congregation of the Mission. By understanding of Vincent's activities, it is also possible to construct a Vincentian theology of business ethics.
Publication Name: Journal of Business Ethics
Subject: Law
ISSN: 0167-4544
Year: 1998
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