Shades of Gray.(corporate codes of ethics) From: Internal Auditor | Date: April 1, 2001| Author: KREUZE, JERRY G.; LUQMANI, ZAHIDA; LUQMANI, MUSHTAQ | COPYRIGHT 2001 Institute of Internal Auditors, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Universal codes of ethics cannot be overlaid in every sector of the world, or in every market. Internal auditors -- especially those who work in multinational organizations -- must understand the mix of ethical behaviors and how they impact corporate codes of ethics.

Well-developed corporate codes of ethics help organizations foster ethical environments, deter unethical behavior and cope with problems and ethical dilemmas. The codes establish the ground rules by which the...

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