Title
An evaluation of Hong Kong's corporate code of ethics initiative
Document Type
Journal article
Source Publication
Asia Pacific Journal of Management
Publication Date
1-1-2000
Volume
17
Issue
3
First Page
493
Last Page
518
Publisher
Springer New York LLC
Abstract
A campaign by the Independent Commission Against Corruption, begun in 1994, led to over 1,600 Hong Kong companies and trade associations adopting codes of ethics by December 1996. This study analyzed motives for code adoption; code content; how codes were developed, supported and enforced; and code impact. Primary data was collected through cross-sectional and longitudinal surveys, semi-structured interviews, observation, and document analysis. Press cuttings and published statistics were also used. Main findings were that some best practice prescriptions for code adoption were not followed, but that codes nonetheless helped preserve ethical standards and an anti-corruption image. Directions are suggested for further research into cultural effects on business ethics policy, practice and effectiveness.
DOI
10.1023/A:1015846617296
Print ISSN
02174561
E-ISSN
15729958
Publisher Statement
Copyright © 2000 By John Wiley & Sons (Asia) Ltd
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Full-text Version
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Language
English
Recommended Citation
Sneel, R. S., & Herndon, N. C. (2000). An evaluation of Hong Kong's corporate code of ethics initiative. Asia Pacific Journal of Management, 17(3), 493-518. doi: 10.1023/A:1015846617296
