Business Ethics: Unit III Article Critique

Business Ethics: Unit III Article Critique
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Summarize the article
The article ‘Do Codes make a Difference’ focuses on the significance of having a code of conduct as demonstrated by its benefits in the Johnson & Johnson Company. Even though, the company does not have a mission statement hanging on the company’s walls, the original Credo envisioned by the founder has guided the company’s code of conduct. The Credo is viewed positively by the company’s employees’ and it has improved the company’s reputation throughout its existence. Even though, companies seek to maximize profits, the Credo emphasized the company’s responsibilities towards customers, employees, stakeholders, people who live in areas where the company operates as well as the stock holders. The Credo has benefited the company, allowing it to have positive relationship with stakeholders, highlighting the benefits of having a code of conduct.
Intended audience
The case study is intended to inform scholars of organizational practice and business ethics. It is also meant to inform business students and other organizations on the relevance of a code of conduct. Each company has a unique corporate culture, and the code of conduct helps to define ethical practice in the workplace. In particular, other companies can emulate Johnson & Johnson’s example by placing importance on all stakeholders especially the customers and employees. Hence, the audience learns that the management’s decision making should ideally be in line with the code of conduct.
Critique the article
A code of conduct is one of the ways through which organizations demonstrate ethical leadership, with employees upholding values in the code of conduct. The authors, rightly point out that the Credo has been adapted over time to meet the changing demand and workp...