Although each state varies in the way they present their Codes of Conduct and ethics, they generally have similar values. The American Bar Association have also created more clear lines for their codes of conduct, because in the past there was a “lack of uniformity”(ABA, 2013). in what state ethics should be. According to the South Carolina Ethics Commission, defines breaching codes of conduct by individuals using organizational resources for individual gain, at the cost of other individuals (SC State Ethics, 2016). This idea rings true to most businesses, organizations and professions. In order to avoid morally irresponsible occurrences and breaches of conduct, rules must be set and enforced. Ethics refer to “an individual 's moral judgments about right and wrong”(Schweppes, 2002). When it comes to professional ethics and codes of conduct, the American Nurse Association defines profession ethics as “a central and necessary mark of a profession. It functions as a general guide for the professions members”(Nurse book). Because individuals in an organization make many important decisions, it is important that each decision made is ethical and supports the wellbeing of the consumer and all other parties involved. From a business standpoint, ethics are important because “unethical behavior or a lack of corporate social responsibility may damage a firm 's reputation and make it less appealing to stakeholders. Profits could fall as a result”(Schweppes,
Although each state varies in the way they present their Codes of Conduct and ethics, they generally have similar values. The American Bar Association have also created more clear lines for their codes of conduct, because in the past there was a “lack of uniformity”(ABA, 2013). in what state ethics should be. According to the South Carolina Ethics Commission, defines breaching codes of conduct by individuals using organizational resources for individual gain, at the cost of other individuals (SC State Ethics, 2016). This idea rings true to most businesses, organizations and professions. In order to avoid morally irresponsible occurrences and breaches of conduct, rules must be set and enforced. Ethics refer to “an individual 's moral judgments about right and wrong”(Schweppes, 2002). When it comes to professional ethics and codes of conduct, the American Nurse Association defines profession ethics as “a central and necessary mark of a profession. It functions as a general guide for the professions members”(Nurse book). Because individuals in an organization make many important decisions, it is important that each decision made is ethical and supports the wellbeing of the consumer and all other parties involved. From a business standpoint, ethics are important because “unethical behavior or a lack of corporate social responsibility may damage a firm 's reputation and make it less appealing to stakeholders. Profits could fall as a result”(Schweppes,