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Assessment 2 Information
Subject Code: MBA402
Subject Name: Governance, Ethics and Sustainability
Assessment Title: Code of Ethics
Assessment Type: Code of Ethics
Choose an item.: 2,000 Words (+/-10%)
Weighting: 30 %
Total Marks: 30
Submission: Via Turnitin
Due Date: Week 10
Your Task

You are required to research recent news articles and other information about Westpac Bank.
Here is an example of a recent news article describing some of the corporate governance issues at
Westpac Bank:
https:
www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/ XXXXXXXXXX/why-heads-are-rolling-at-another-big-australian-
ank-quicktake
You must then draft a Code of Ethics for Westpac Bank
Assessment Instructions

Your Code of Ethics for Westpac Bank must specifically address:
A. Discrimination
B. Exploitation
C. Co
uption
D. Dishonest and Fraudulent Behaviour
E. Whistleblower Protections
F. Enforcement
You will be required to include a minimum of 5 references in your Code of Ethics which must come from
academic journals or textbooks.
For further guidance here are the links to three example company codes of ethics:
1. Wesfarmers - http:
www.wesfarmers.com.au/docs/default-source/corporate-governance/code-of-
Ethics---may-2015.pdf?sfvrsn=8

2. Stockland - https:
www.stockland.com.au/about-stockland/corporate-governance
3. Woolworths - http:
www.woolworthsgroup.com.au/icms_docs/183764_Code_of_Ethics.pdf
https:
www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/ XXXXXXXXXX/why-heads-are-rolling-at-another-big-australian-bank-quicktake
https:
www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/ XXXXXXXXXX/why-heads-are-rolling-at-another-big-australian-bank-quicktake
http:
www.wesfarmers.com.au/docs/default-source/corporate-governance/code-of-conduct---may-2015.pdf?sfvrsn=8
http:
www.wesfarmers.com.au/docs/default-source/corporate-governance/code-of-conduct---may-2015.pdf?sfvrsn=8
https:
www.stockland.com.au/about-stockland/corporate-governance
http:
www.woolworthsgroup.com.au/icms_docs/183764_Code_of_Conduct.pdf

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Important Study Information

Academic Integrity Policy

KBS values academic integrity. All students must understand the meaning and consequences
of cheating, plagiarism and other academic offences under the Academic Integrity and Ethics
Policy.

What is academic integrity and misEthics?
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What are the late penalties?
How can I appeal my grade?

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ent-students/student-policies/.

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Assessment Marking Guide

Criteria F (Fail)
0%-49%
P (Pass)
50%-64%
CR (Credit) 65%-74% D (Distinction)
75% - 84%
HD (High
Distinction)
85%-100%
Mark
Code of Ethics
Discrimination
Code of Ethics does not
adequately explain the
concept of discrimination.
Code of Ethics fails to
expressly prohibit
discrimination.
Discrimination is
sufficiently explained in
the Code of Ethics.
Discrimination is
expressly prohibited but
more information required
to clarify the forms of
ehavior that amount to
discrimination.
Specific examples of
discrimination are
included in the Code of
Ethics to support accurate
explanation. Express
prohibition of
discrimination included
making it clear that
specific examples of
ehavior provided are in
each.
A detailed explanation of
the concept of
discrimination is provided
for in the Code of Ethics
supported by relevant
examples. Such
discrimination is expressly
prohibited by the Code of
Ethics.
Discrimination is
comprehensively
explained and supported
y directly relevant
examples. Such
discrimination is expressly
prohibited by the Code of
Ethics with cross
eference made to
potential sanctions in the
Enforcement section.
4
Code of Ethics
Exploitation
Little to no discussion of
the meaning of
exploitation. No express
prohibition of exploitation
in Code of Ethics.
Code of Ethics includes
adequate outline of the
concept of exploitation.
Express prohibition of
exploitation is included
ut further details are
necessary to better
illustrate what forms of
exploitation will not be
tolerated in the
organization.
Exploitation is clearly
explained in the Code of
Ethics with specific
examples included.
Exploitation is expressly
prohibited and a direct
eference is made to
examples provided as
eing in
each.
Elaborate explanation of
the concept of exploitation
is provided for in the
Code of Ethics and
supported by helpful
examples. Exploitation is
expressly prohibited by
the Code of Ethics.
Exploitation is thoroughly
explained and supported
y multiple relevant
examples. The Code of
Ethics expressly prohibits
exploitation and refers to
potential sanctions in the
Enforcement section.
4
Code of Ethics
Co
uption
Code of Ethics does not
adequately explain the
concept of co
uption.
Code of Ethics fails to
expressly prohibit
co
uption.
Co
uption is sufficiently
explained in the Code of
Ethics. Co
uption is
expressly prohibited but
more information required
to clarify the forms of
ehavior that amount to
co
uption.
Specific examples of
co
uption are included in
the Code of Ethics to
support accurate
explanation. Express
prohibition of co
uption
included making it clear
that specific examples of
ehavior provided are in
each.
A detailed explanation of
the concept of co
uption
is provided for in the
Code of Ethics supported
y relevant examples
specifically including
co
upt activity. Such
co
uption is expressly
prohibited by the Code of
Ethics.
Co
uption is
comprehensively
explained and supported
y directly relevant
examples including
co
uption. Such
co
uption is expressly
prohibited by the Code of
Ethics with cross
eference made to
potential sanctions in the
Enforcement section.

4
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Code of Ethics
Dishonest & Fraudulent
Behaviour
Little to no discussion of
the meaning of dishonest
and fraudulent behaviour.
No express prohibition of
dishonest and fraudulent
ehaviour in Code of
Ethics.
Code of Ethics includes
adequate outline of the
concept of dishonest and
fraudulent behaviour.
Express prohibition of
dishonest and fraudulent
ehaviour is included but
further details are
necessary to better
illustrate what forms of
dishonest and fraudulent
ehavior will not be
tolerated in the
organization.
Dishonest and fraudulent
ehaviour is clearly
explained in the Code of
Ethics with specific
examples included.
Dishonest and fraudulent
ehaviour is expressly
prohibited and a direct
eference is made to
examples provided as
eing in
each.
Elaborate explanation of
the concept of dishonest
and fraudulent behaviour
is provided for in the
Code of Ethics and
supported by helpful
examples specifically
including dishonest and
fraudulent behavior.
Dishonest and fraudulent
ehaviour is expressly
prohibited by the Code of
Ethics.
Dishonest and fraudulent
ehaviour is thoroughly
explained and supported
y multiple relevant
examples including
dishonest and fraudulent
ehavior. The Code of
Ethics expressly prohibits
dishonest and fraudulent
ehaviour and refers to
potential sanctions in the
Enforcement section.
4
Code of Ethics
Whistleblower
Protections
Code of Ethics does not
adequately explain the
concept of whistleblower
or the need for adequate
protections. Code of
Ethics fails to expressly
provide for whistleblower
protections.
Whistleblowing is
sufficiently explained in
the Code of Ethics with
consideration of the need
for protections.
Whistleblower protections
are expressly provided for
ut more protective
measures required to
encourage whistleblowers
to come forward.
Specific examples of
whistleblowing are
included in the Code of
Ethics to support accurate
explanation. Express
provision of whistleblower
protections included
making it clear that
specific examples of
ehavior provided are
entitled to protection.
A detailed explanation of
the concept of
whistleblowing is provided
for in the Code of Ethics
supported by relevant
examples. Such
whistleblowing is
expressly protected by
the Code of Ethics.
Whistleblowing is
comprehensively
explained and supported
y directly relevant
examples. Such
whistleblowing is
expressly protected by
the Code of Ethics with
cross reference made to
potential sanctions in the
Enforcement section.
4
Code of Ethics
Enforcement
Little to no discussion of
the enforcement and its
purpose. No express
provision for enforcement
in Code of Ethics.
Code of Ethics includes
adequate outline of the
enforcement. Express
provision for enforcement
is included but further
structure is necessary to
etter illustrate sanctions
for
each and deter
eaching behavior.
Enforcement is clearly
explained in the Code of
Ethics with specific
examples included.
Enforcement is expressly
provided for and a direct
eference is made to
examples provided as
eing in
each with
co
esponding sanctions
clearly illustrated.
Elaborate explanation of
the concept of
enforcement is provided
for in the Code of Ethics
and supported by helpful
examples specifically
including discrimination ,
exploitation, co
uption,
dishonest and fraudulent
ehavior, and
whistleblower protections.
Enforcement is expressly
provided for in the Code
of Ethics.

Enforcement is thoroughly
explained and supported
y multiple relevant
examples including
discrimination,
exploitation, co
uption,
dishonest and fraudulent
ehavior, and
whistleblower protections
and more. The Code of

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Abhishek · Accepted Answer

CODE OF ETHICS
Introduction
This report will deal with the different codes of conduct and their importance in the context of the various organisations. The law of behaviour is a significant procedure within different organisations. In this case, the six parameters associated with the code of conducts will be discussed. They are discrimination, exploitation, corruption, dishonest behaviour, whistleblower protection and enforcement of the law of conduct within the organisation itself. This report also covers the rules that the employees should follow within the organisation.
Codes of Ethics 
Code of ethics is a set of rules that helps the businessmen to continue with their business with utmost honesty and integrity. In this way, the official or organisational environment can be very systematic and peaceful. The atmosphere of the office will be amiable for the employees working for the organisation as well. This code of ethics is also considered as the ethical code through which the business environment can be very optimistic and not hectic to the employees associated with the organisation itself (Tourani et al. 2017). The ethics of the office environment is maintained, and these codes draw a distinct line between the right and wrong within the office premises. The employees associated with the organisation are bound to follow the organisational ethics or the ethical codes. It is essential to set some rules and list of punishments to make them maintain the code of ethics, and it is necessary to set some rules and record of penalties so that the employees can keep the code of ethics willingly.
The code of ethics sets out rules that can also provide a brief understanding of the different official activities and how the employees should carry them out. Honesty is an essential part of the diverse spectrum within the various organisations, and they need to be carried out with maintaining proper dimensions and ethics. Along with the employees, the code of ethics also enables the organisations to progress, maintaining honesty and integrity. The set of ethics permits no kind of foul practices as the pertaining the ethical side is the most crucial side of the development of any organisation. Different critical terms associated with the code of ethics will be discussed below for a better understanding.
	Code of Ethics
	Discussion
	Discrimination:
· Employees of a specific organisation should respect the different racial differences and cultural differences within the organisation
· employees should undertake a professional approach while any kind of conduct or speech rather than being partial to any culture or race
· Employees should immediately refuse to be involved or participate in any sort of cultural discrimination or racial harassment. If they face some occurrences like this, then that incident should be reported to higher authority at once.
· Employees are strongly prohibited from indulging in any kind of humour or pranks that initiates cultural or racial discrimination.
If these rules are not maintained properly, then immediate actions should be taken by the organisation for breaking the code of ethics.
	Discrimination 
Discrimination is a phrase which stands for a distinction between the people or employees within an organisation based on their cultural groups or racial groups. The difference can be made within the linguistic groups as well.The discrimination is the act where anyone culture is harassed or made fun of under different circumstances. There are various consequences of discrimination within the organisational environment. People may lose interest in corporate activities. Along with that if they are bullied to such an extent, then mental pressure can occur upon them. The discrimination is very damaging to the work culture persisting within the organisation, and it is disrespectful to the people who belong from the other religions, races or linguistic groups.
These reasons can also lead to high employee resignations which can harm the progress of the organisation. Along with that, the different kinds of discrimination is dangerous for the reputation of the associated organisation as well. In the diverse set of ethics, any sort of discrimination is prohibited within the organisations (Nik-Zainal and Barroso, 2019).

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