The role of an ethics officer should not be ridiculed or taken lightly. The company implements an ethics policy and they establish a code of ethics to ensure the organizational commitment to ethical behavior. The ethics officer is the individual that managers or employees can turn when they need guidance and support. In addition, the ethics officer is responsible for monitoring both the internal and external ethical performance of employees. The ethics officer should not be considered just a “window dressing” to make the company look good.