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Code of ethics should take into account the legitimate interests of the host population and there should not be two or more sets of code of ethics. For example IOM operates in more than 100 countries worldwide and has one set of code of conduct whose fundamental principles are founded on responsibility, honesty, fairness and respect, and in addition it includes a guide on application of code of conduct to assist employees in making decisions behind the principles.
Its development and approval was after extensive consultation with HRM and the Management and it’s not possible to have a set of ethics for Switzerland and others for countries abroad. Moreover organizations operating in IM have received their harshest criticism by operating with divergent set of rules in different countries. The code developed can serve perhaps as a policy guide for worldwide operations and employees are expected to be guided by it.
To conclude, it’s a critical step for the management of every organization to provide leadership that helps to develop a mindset for strong ethical cultures while at the same time recognizing the value of employees and engaging in collaborative efforts to find common ground with respect to human resources and ethical practices. |
