Code of conduct

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/code-of-conduct

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the historical precursors?Ancient legal codes, religious doctrines, and customary laws that regulated societal behavior
2. What is the modern relevance?Essential for corporate governance, professional ethics, risk management, and stakeholder trust
3. Why do companies need a code of conduct?Companies use a code of conduct to keep everyone honest, fair, and safe. It helps prevent bad behavior and keeps the company’s name good.
4. How does a code of conduct help people make good choices?It gives clear rules and explains why they matter. When people know the rules, they can decide what to do even when no one is watching.

Ethical Governance: The system of rules, practices, and processes by which an organization is directed and controlled ethically.
Stakeholder Relations: The management of relationships with individuals or groups who have an interest in an organization.
Algorithmic Bias: Systematic and repeatable errors in a computer system that create unfair outcomes, such as favoring one group over others.