It should be noted that along with a code of conduct, there needs to be a clear...

policy in which violators are identified and action is taken.

This process should be handled with complete confidentiality and sensitivity to the company and all parties involved. Retaliation should never be tolerated when it comes to ethics violations. The company should have a step$-$by$-$step plan of action for dealing with ethics problems at all levels, up to and including the.executive leadership of the company. A third$-$party investigative firm can be used to handle such matters to remove the burden and influence that internal resources may have.

$$ whistleblower

$$ ethics

$$ code of conduct

$$ open door