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What is the purpose of a business ethics policy?
To guide the behavior of all members of the organization to conduct business with honesty and integrity.
Define a culture of ethics in an organization.
A set of assumptions, expectations, and practices that guide and encourage both managers and employees to conduct themselves ethically.
What does the Code of Conduct enforce within an organization?
The ethics policy of the organization.
What are some examples of personal information that organizations must protect?
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What are some grounds on which discrimination is prohibited in the workplace?
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Why is it important for organisations to have an ethics hotline?
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What should HR managers ensure to encourage employees to report ethical breaches?
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What should organisations provide in terms of reporting formats for their ethics hotline?
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Why is anonymity and confidentiality important in an ethics hotline?
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What should organisations ensure regarding the availability of their ethics hotline?
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Why should organisations promote the ethics hotline continuously?
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How should organisations handle whistleblowers who report ethical breaches?
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What is the role of independent third-party service providers in an ethics hotline?
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Why is evaluating, testing, and auditing the effectiveness of the ethics hotline important?
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What is the purpose of the ethics hotline guidelines mentioned in the text?
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