John is the Senior HR Professional for his organization and he's reviewing his company's code of conduct. Which of the following statements best describes a code of conduct?
A.
A code of conduct is a statement of behaviors that the organization expects from its employees.
B.
A code of conduct is a statement of ideal standards that the organization is committed to uphold in its business practices.
C.
A code of conduct is a statement of ideal standards that the shareholders are expected to uphold in its business practices.
D.
A code of conduct is a statement of behaviors that the employees expect from its management.
Suggested Answer:A🗳️
Answer option A is correct. The code of conduct is an employer's expectation of employee behavior. Answer option B is incorrect. This statement describes the company's code of ethics. Answer option C is incorrect. This isn't a valid statement for the code of conduct. Answer option D is incorrect. All employees are expected to abide by the code of conduct, not just management or just employees. Reference: Professional in Human Resources Certification Study Guide, Sybex, ISBN: 978-0-470-43096-5. Chapter Four: Workforce Planning and Employment. Chapter: Business Management and Strategy Objective: Corporate Governance
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