Wiktionary
n. a set of rules to guide behaviour and decisions in a specified situation
WordNet
n. a set of conventional principles and expectations that are considered binding on any person who is a member of a particular group [syn: code of behavior]
Wikipedia
A 'code of conduct' is a set of rules outlining the social norms and rules and responsibilities of, or proper practices for, an individual, party or organization. Related concepts include ethical, honor, moral codes and religious laws.
In its 2007 International Good Practice Guidance, "Defining and Developing an Effective Code of Conduct for Organizations", the International Federation of Accountants provided the following working definition:
"Principles, values, standards, or rules of behaviour that guide the decisions, procedures and systems of an organization in a way that (a) contributes to the welfare of its key stakeholders, and (b) respects the rights of all constituents affected by its operations."A common code of conduct is written for employees of a company, which protects the business and informs the employees of the company's expectations. It is ideal for even the smallest of companies to form a document containing important information on expectations for employees. The document does not need to be complex or have elaborate policies, but the file needs a simple basis of what the company expects from each employee.
Usage examples of "code of conduct".
If I believe a death sentence is merited under our own Uniform Code of Conduct and the Field Regulations, I will vote to impose it.
Her views had changed: she understood that his Midkemian code of conduct, alien as it was, had its own intrinsic honour.
Aware of the byplay, but obliged by code of conduct to ignore it, the other two advisers inclined their heads in acceptance of the mistress's wishes.
There's a clause in there that says that if any of us break the Code of Conduct, Petey can throw all of us off and take our ship.
Quickly she outlined the relevant portions of the code of conduct.
We hadntand anyway there are the regulations Quickly she outlined the relevant portions of the code of conduct.
No one ever said that it was easy to hew to a strict code of conduct.
If you are uncomfortable with so strict a code of conduct, you may leave now.
She was realist enough to recognize that his code of conduct would demand it, and that he would do no less for Will Scott, or for Johnnie Bulb, or for any dependent of his in the same position.
He was protecting his brother, and wasnt violating the code of conduct.
If so, understand that theres a certain code of conduct among spacers.
In this short talk, Achilles undermines the very heroic code that makes him a superhero, the code of conduct that makes him a god in the eyes of his men and equals.