Code of Conduct

Overview/Description
 A code of conduct is a key part of the ethical framework in any organization. It should outline an organization's key ethical principles and provide detailed guidelines on the expected standards of behavior for employees. The code must be effectively distributed to all employees in order to be useful, and should include a clear statement of penalties for breaching it. The existence of a well-written code of conduct is beneficial to all employees as well as the organization. This one-hour course teaches participants the concepts and benefits of a corporate code of conduct, and offers practical advice on the drafting, implementation, and enforcement of the code. SkillSoft's Legal Compliance courses are developed and maintained with subject matter support provided by the Labor, Employment, and Employee Benefits Law Group of the law firm of Sheehan Phinney Bass + Green PA.

Target Audience
 All employees

Expected Duration
1.5

Lesson Objectives:

The Significance of a Code of Conduct

  • recognize the purpose of a corporate code of conduct.
  • identify the main characteristics of a code of conduct.
  • identify typical areas addressed in a company's code of conduct.
  • recognize the advantages of adopting a code of conduct.
  • select examples of the benefits a code of conduct offers to a company and the groups who interact with it.
  • identify examples of some common ethical dilemmas that can be resolved by a code of conduct.

    • Drafting, Implementing, and Enforcing a Code of Conduct

  • identify the steps that can be followed when drafting a code of conduct.
  • recognize the steps that should be taken to communicate a code of conduct.
  • select examples of best practices for maintaining a code of conduct once it has been finalized.
  • identify the key personnel involved in successfully implementing a code of conduct.
  • match the titles of the corporate entities required to successfully enforce a code of conduct with the functions they perform.
  • identify the best practices by which a corporate code of conduct is successfully monitored and enforced.
  • recognize the benefits of enforcing a code of conduct.


    • Course Number: LCO0104