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Work ethics

By: Series: Property Week ; 67(22) 8 June 2002, 34-35(2)Publication details: 2002Subject(s): Summary: Discusses the recent scandals involving high-profile companies and questions whether an ethical policy could be helpful in order to avoid future problems. Looks at Canary Wharf Group where ethical business is crucial and pre-emptive education and discussion are thought of as preferable to retrospective disciplinary action. A device used by many companies now is the 'ethical audit' which is a method for an organisation to see how it appears from the perspective of the company's shareholders.

Discusses the recent scandals involving high-profile companies and questions whether an ethical policy could be helpful in order to avoid future problems. Looks at Canary Wharf Group where ethical business is crucial and pre-emptive education and discussion are thought of as preferable to retrospective disciplinary action. A device used by many companies now is the 'ethical audit' which is a method for an organisation to see how it appears from the perspective of the company's shareholders.