Company X Ethics Program : Standards And Procedures

Dress codes exist for a reason. Sometimes it is for safety reasons but sometimes it’s just about what the employers or clients are willing to accept. If a certain look or appearance might make a client uncomfortable then the company will decide that such an appearance is inappropriate or might pose an unnecessary risk for that company.

I believe a strict dress code is a definitely a defense for the company, however, in my opinion, I did not think they executed there reasoning behind this definition the correct way.

Any employee who feels that he or she has been subjected to sexual harassment should immediately contact the Human Resources Department for investigation and corrective action. Protection from retaliation will be provided and confidentiality will be provided as much as reasonably possible. Any employee who witnesses someone engaging in what could be deemed as sexually harassing conduct is obligated to notify the Human Resources Department even if the victim says that they can handle it or that they can take care of it themselves. Sexual harassment is an illegal act and must be reported and investigated just like any other illegal activity.

However, dress codes should promote professionalism and not tell girls to cover up or they are a

In today’s society looking good is important, especially in the working environment. Every occupation has some sort of dress code for employees to follow. Dress codes can range from wearing suits to gym shorts depending on one’s occupation. Employers decide if the candidate is qualified for the job based on appearance, and then what you wear for the job based on the company’s dress code. The question is can one’s employer dictate what is appropriate dress outside of the job? Employers should only have a say of what one wears while representing the company.

Relevant legislations that have an impact on this issue are the labour code of Canada. In the code it states that ‘the employer is responsible for making decisions about dress codes, uniforms, and other clothing requirements’ (Government of Ontario, Ministry of Labour). Although an employer is responsible for making the decisions about dress codes, it can not violate a collective agreement within the workplace, Ontario Human Rights Code, or the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Government of Ontario, Ministry of Labour). This means that what dress code the employer sets it must follow the codes in the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Occupational Health and safety Act states. Comparing this law set in the Ontario Ministry of Labour to the

The problem to be investigated is the conflict that can arise within companies between doing what is right (or moral) and doing what is often viewed as more important the attainment of corporate goals. This conflict is highlighted in the case study involving Fannie Mae (FM). (Jennings, 2009) In this case, corporate executives choose to focus on corporate goals and meeting the market expectations, ignoring any moral issued witch conflicted with the attainment of their goal. (Jennings, 2009) To understand the reasons for the executives actions and learn from their mistakes and misjudgments the following topics are reviewed: 1) ethics and social responsibility, 2) the importance of devolution, 3) the power and value of incentive plans, 4)

When it comes to dress code, every individual has a different viewpoint for its implementation. There are clothes that could be fashionable to one person but seen as offensive to another. A dress code can be justifiable when put into a situation that really does require certain attire to be worn. It gives a sense of formality and distinguishes an individual apart from a group. This report seeks to compare and contrast the characteristics of school dress codes with that of dress codes in the workplace.

For example men worker rules include, no beard, and dress shirts with coordinated ties. Female employee rules includes the skirt length (must not be shorter than two inches above the knew), and also stockings.

In Covert Job Hunters Need Dress-Code Discretion by Rachel Emma Silverman, Mr.Lopez a man on the lookout for an investment bank job. The workforce has been noted to have suspected employes to be dressed one up than the uniform of the employee. Lately it has lacked, causing professionals like Mr. Paul Capelli a former public relations employee for Amazon to take a stand for what an interview should be like. He has information may people of all the do’s and don’t’s of the wardrobe during an interview. With his helpful tips Mr. Lopez got the job.

1. The Sales Rep. A sales representative for a struggling computer supply firm has a chance to close a multimillion-dollar deal for an office system to be installed over a two-year period. The machines for the first delivery are in the company’s warehouse, but the remainder would have to be ordered from the manufacturer. Because the manufacturer is having difficulty meeting the heavy demand for the popular model, the sales representative is not sure that the subsequent deliveries can be made on time. Any delay in converting to the new system would be costly to the customer; however, the blame could be placed on the manufacturer. Should the sales representative close the deal without advising the customer

The dress code policy states, “Any attire, apparel, articles of clothing, accessories (e.g., hats, lapel pins, hair accessories, jewelry), or promotional collateral

Dress codes can be thought of as an achievement to the employees. They will feel pride for their job and will think of a uniform as a perk. Workers will also feel equal for several reasons. They will feel united and more together. Their income will also not be known as they will all have the same dress code. People won’t feel bad about themselves if a dress code is initiated! This will also prevent jealousy among workers who may have better clothing and they will work together.

Traits associated to a psychopath include irresponsibility, manipulation, grandioseness, lack of empathy, asocial tendencies, inability to feel remorse, refusal to take responsibility for one's actions and superficial relations with others. Modern day corporations display every one of the previously listed characteristics. Is it right that an institution, whose power now rivals that of the State that once created it to seek the better welfare of its citizens, display the psychological traits of a dangerous personality disorder? Many say no: there is a rising discomfort with the corporation and its pervasion into every sphere of human life and it is this uneasiness that has prompted many academics to further study the corporation and its

This case study was a powerful example to illustrate the presence of ethics within the