While code of conduct presents a structure to organized values, code of ethics gives a foundation to that structure. Examine.

Code of conduct is a directional document in terms of dos and donts which guide individual behaviour. They are objectively defined.

Code of Ethics are an aspirational document that elaborate the organisational values and goals which each one must strive for.

Importance of Code of Ethics :-

(i) guide the action of an individual as per organisational ethos (ii) Help resolve dilemmas during decision making (iii) Present a skeleton around which code of conduct should be framed

→ Elaborate the ultimate organisational goals that should be the ends of all actions.

While code of ethics give a solid foundation to the organisational culture, the structure is provided as code of conduct

• objectively defined. • easily enforceable • uniformly understood • commitment enforced.

Code of Conduct may be however limited in its scope when situational challenges arise.

Code of ethics then guide the course of action, they create a positive work culture.

Code of Conduct ensures commitment, ethics ensure Dedication.