There may be times when your boss or your company asks you to do something you don't believe is ethical. If that occurs, always point out your belief that the action is not ethical and that you prefer not to be involved with it. Creating an ethical code, however, is not enough. Equally important is paying attention to implementing the code so that it is understood and practiced by employees. Conduct training programs on ethical standards.
Formal training ensures that all employees hear the same organizational message.
Without a strong orientation program and formal training to make expectations explicit, those employees are likely to rely on their previous experiences rather than of the company's standards. Coach employees and ask them to coach others. The goal is for each employee to recognize the importance of meeting the ethical standards that have been set and to participate in an ongoing process of ensuring that the standards are achieved each day. Effective coaching encourages each person to take responsibility for his or her actions and to understand how they fit into the organization's framework. Model desired behavior.