Tags: Communication & Engagement, Ethics Programme issues, Code of Ethics , Ethical Values, Training, Supportive Environment, Treatment of Employees
This triennial survey provides an overview of how ethics is embedded within large organisations that operate in the UK and Continental Europe.
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- How do organisations make sure that employees share their core values and feel empowered to do the right thing?
- How can ethics become an integral part of doing business?
This triennial survey, now in its eighth edition, provides a picture of how ethics is embedded within large organisations that operate in the UK and Continental Europe.
When the IBE conducted this survey for the first time in 1995, much emphasis was placed on the code of ethics. Twenty years on, organisations look at ethics through a more sophisticated lens and it has become evident that, whilst a code is necessary, it is not sufficient to ensure that core values are embedded throughout business practice.
It is based on the IBE Business Ethics Framework to build an ethical culture in business. By following this model, organisations can influence their employees’ behaviour and decision-making, ensuring that they are shaped by the company’s core values. This will help them to achieve and fulfil their purpose, promoting long-term success.
This survey has been written for those who wish to gain a better understanding of how an ethics programme can be managed effectively. People across different business functions can benefit from its findings – senior executives, managers, other employees or external stakeholders who are seeking to gain an insight into how companies embed ethics wherever they operate.
For companies that are starting out, this survey provides an overview of the different elements of an ethics programme. It enables organisations with more established ethics programmes to observe how they compare with typical practice and gain an idea of where it can be improved and enhanced.