| Author: | Healy, M. Ilies, J. |
| Title: | Ethical aspects of e-business: the use of codes of conduct |
| Journal: | Business ethics
2001 : JUL, VOL. 10:3, p. 206-212 |
| Index terms: | ETHICS INTERNET TRUST SURVEYS |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | This paper examines the establishment and enforcement of codes of conduct governing the use of Internet technology as a means of providing a basis of trust in the e-business context. The discussion draws on the findings of a survey of 80 UK organisations, and considers the relationship between factors such as organisation size, type, use of IT, the length of time with an Internet connection and the use of a code of conduct, as well as the specific areas of Internet technology covered by codes of conduct. The survey results suggest that the use of codes of conduct varies significantly from organisation to organisation, and that those who initiate such codes are not those seen as being responsible for implementing them. |
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