2002•Journal of computing sciences in collegesRequires access

Ethical codes and their effect on conduct

James Harris, Maeve Cummings, Christine E. Fogliasso

Abstract

The simplest and most visible way for an organization to show its commitment to ethics is to issue a code of ethics that encourages the organization members to behave in an ethical way. This study investigates the efficacy of a code of ethics in a hypothetical situation. It shows that even a brief exposure to a code of ethics can have the desired effect.

About this research paper

What this paper is about

Why it matters

OpenAlex reports 7 citations for this work. Citation counts describe recorded attention and do not establish research quality.

Key contribution

A contribution statement is not available in the OpenAlex record.

Method / approach

Method details are not available in the OpenAlex metadata.

Main findings

Findings are not separately available in the OpenAlex metadata.

Limitations

Limitations are not available in the OpenAlex metadata.

Applications

Application details are not available in the OpenAlex metadata.

Available abstract

Key concepts: Ethical code, Code (set theory), Computer science, Information ethics, Engineering ethics, Code of conduct, Legal ethics, Political science