Question

If a code of conduct is to be taken seriously, it must ______.
a.
Include every situation an employee might find themselves in
b.
Be applicable to every part of a business
c.
Be followed and enforced by the company’s owners
d.
Be short and to the point so everyone can read it quickly

Answer 1

c. Be followed and enforced by the company’s owners

If leadership models and enforces the code, employees take it seriously; otherwise it’s just words.