How would you explain to a new employee, the need for your company's code of ethics which is based on the?

Question

Association of Information Technology Professionals' code of ethics?

Answer 1

you might go over some "worse case" situations,,,, what would/can happen if the codes were not followed, usually there is a history behind the making of most rules,,,

for example, at my work,,,,, i do inventory auditing,,, going into different stores/businesses,,,,,, we have a rule that we can make no purchases while there,,, even as we are leaving

that rule might not seem to make much sense,, to a new hire,,,, especially someone working so much, no time hardly for shopping,,,, and they see an item on sale

the basis of that rule is that if i came to your store,,,, i saw something i wanted,,,,,, you could offer me a great discount,,,,, then a little later, you might tell me,,,,, oh there are only two of these high priced items sitting there,,,, but i have more in the back/storage,,,, count it as 6 ,,,,, we could develop a mutal beneficial relationship quickly!

that has nothing to do with your business i know, lol, but i am sure you could come up with other examples, how those you work with/for put their trust in you,,,,,,,,

Answer 2

This company is a citizen of the IT community. This company respects the code of ethics that is agreed upon among our company's peers in the AITP by convention. If any one in the company disrespects and violates these agreed-upon rules, the company would forfeit the respect of the community - it would be seen as a criminal.

Answer 3

Your company standards are what they are. If an individual makes the decision to work for you...he or she has to accept the format and the conditions.....at least as long as he or she chooses to work for you!

The biggest problem with most new employees is their reluctance to say the words: I CAN'T WORK THIS WAY, I'M SORRY!

Unfortunately, many of us will agree to practically ANY type of work (and go against their principles) because of "the desperate need" for a paycheck!

Answer 4

well, if they are a trained professional, one would hope they learned it in school.

If not, then simply give it to them, explain that it is the standard by which you expect them to behave. Give them a copy. And a straightforward list of violation consequences.

(ex. first violation of this one will be a verbal warning with retraining. Second is a written report in your file. Third is termination, etc.)

Answer 5

I'd take him/her through the code, step-by-step and give clear examples of how violating the code could hurt the company and/or the employee him/herself:

" I acknowledge:
That I have an obligation to management, therefore, I shall promote the understanding of information processing methods and procedures to management using every resource at my command.

That I have an obligation to my fellow members, therefore, I shall uphold the high ideals of AITP as outlined in the Association Bylaws. Further, I shall cooperate with my fellow members and shall treat them with honesty and respect at all times.

That I have an obligation to society and will participate to the best of my ability in the dissemination of knowledge pertaining to the general development and understanding of information processing. Further, I shall not use knowledge of a confidential nature to further my personal interest, nor shall I violate the privacy and confidentiality of information entrusted to me or to which I may gain access.

That I have an obligation to my College or University, therefore, I shall uphold its ethical and moral principles.

That I have an obligation to my employer whose trust I hold, therefore, I shall endeavor to discharge this obligation to the best of my ability, to guard my employer's interests, and to advise him or her wisely and honestly.

That I have an obligation to my country, therefore, in my personal, business, and social contacts, I shall uphold my nation and shall honor the chosen way of life of my fellow citizens.

I accept these obligations as a personal responsibility and as a member of this Association. I shall actively discharge these obligations and I dedicate myself to that end.

Answer 6

Simply hand them a copy of those ethics and tell them their conduct will be judged by this standard.
It is a condition of continued employment.

Answer 7

give him/her the copy of the said pamphlet-in a nice and professional way that he/she will not be offended.

Answer 8

if you have to explain it then you have the wrong employee

Answer 9

talk.