Corporate ethics refers to a set of beliefs and values that govern how a business operates – a code of conduct for both an organization and its employees.
The operations of any business are complex and multifaceted. Corporate ethics is there to keep all the parts of an organization moving as one – working in line with the same values, and towards the same goals.
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Author: Robyn Coppell
Reviewed by: Megan Jones
Published On: 6th Apr 2023 - Last modified: 25th Sep 2025
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