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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  
Word Count: XXXXXXXXXXWords (+/-10%) 
Weighting:  30 % 
Total Marks: 30 
Submission: Via Turnitin 
Due Date: Week 9
Your Task 
 
You are required to research recent news articles and other information about Ramsay Health 
Care.
Here are a couple of examples of recent news describing some corporate governance issues in 
the Health Care Industry: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/6919951/lost-opportunity-to-
improve-healthcare-audit/ and https://agedcare.royalcommission.gov.au/
You must then draft a Code of Ethics for Ramsay Health Care. The word limit is 2000 words.
Assessment Instructions   
 
Your Code of Ethics for Ramsay Health Care must specifically address: 
 
A. Discrimination 
B. Exploitation 
C. Corruption 
D. Dishonest and Fraudulent Behavior 
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 - https://www.wesfarmers.com.au/docs/default-source/corporate- 
governance/code-of-conduct---nov-2019.pdf?sfvrsn=142e9aba_16 
 
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.canberratimes.com.au/story/6919951/lost-opportunity-to-improve-healthcare-audit/
https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/6919951/lost-opportunity-to-improve-healthcare-audit/
https://agedcare.royalcommission.gov.au/
https://www.wesfarmers.com.au/docs/default-source/corporate-governance/code-of-conduct---nov-2019.pdf?sfvrsn=142e9aba_16
https://www.wesfarmers.com.au/docs/default-source/corporate-governance/code-of-conduct---nov-2019.pdf?sfvrsn=142e9aba_16
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 Conduct 
Policy. 
 
What is academic integrity and misconduct? 
What are the penalties for academic misconduct? 
What are the late penalties? 
How can I appeal my grade? 
 
Click here for answers to these questions: 
http://www.kbs.edu.au/current-students/student-policies/. 
 
 
Word Limits for Written Assessments 
 
Submissions that exceed the word limit by more than 10% will cease to be marked from the point 
at which that limit is exceeded. 
 
 
Study Assistance 
 
Students may seek study assistance from their local Academic Learning Advisor or refer to the 
resources on the MyKBS Academic Success Centre page. Click here for this information.
http://www.kbs.edu.au/current-students/student-policies/
https://elearning.kbs.edu.au/course/view.php?id=1481
 
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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 or 
apply the concept of 
discrimination. Code of 
Ethics fails to expressly 
prohibit discrimination. 
Discrimination is 
sufficiently explained and 
applied in the Code of 
Ethics. Discrimination is 
expressly prohibited but 
more information required 
to clarify the forms of 
behavior that amount to 
discrimination. 
Specific examples of 
discrimination are 
included in the Code of 
Ethics to support accurate 
application. Express 
prohibition of 
discrimination included 
making it clear that 
specific examples of 
behavior provided are in 
breach.  
A detailed explanation 
and application 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 applied 
and supported by directly 
relevant examples.  Such 
discrimination is expressly 
prohibited by the Code of 
Ethics with cross 
reference made to 
potential sanctions in the 
Enforcement section.
/4 
Code of Ethics 
Exploitation 
Little to no discussion of 
the application of 
exploitation in the code of 
ethics. No express 
prohibition of exploitation 
in Code of Ethics. 
Code of Ethics includes 
adequate application of 
the concept of 
exploitation. Express 
prohibition of exploitation 
is included but further 
details are necessary to 
better illustrate what 
forms of exploitation will 
not be tolerated in the 
organization.
Exploitation is clearly 
explained and applied in 
the Code of Ethics with 
specific examples 
included. Exploitation is 
expressly prohibited and 
a direct reference is made 
to examples provided as 
being in breach. 
Elaborate explanation and 
application 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 applied, 
and supported by multiple 
relevant examples.  The 
Code of Ethics expressly 
prohibits exploitation and 
refers to potential 
sanctions in the 
Enforcement section. 
/4 
Code of Ethics 
Corruption 
Code of Ethics does not 
adequately apply the 
concept of corruption. 
Code of Ethics fails to 
expressly prohibit 
corruption. 
Corruption is sufficiently 
explained and applied in 
the Code of Ethics. 
Corruption is expressly 
prohibited but more 
information required to 
clarify the forms of 
behavior that amount to 
corruption.
Specific examples of 
corruption are included in 
the Code of Ethics to 
support accurate 
explanation and 
application. Express 
prohibition of corruption 
included making it clear 
that specific examples of 
behavior provided are in 
breach.  
A detailed explanation 
and application of the 
concept of corruption is 
provided for in the Code 
of Ethics supported by 
relevant examples 
specifically including 
corrupt activity. Such 
corruption is expressly 
prohibited by the Code of 
Ethics. 
Corruption is 
comprehensively 
explained and applied 
using directly relevant 
examples involving 
corruption. Such 
corruption is expressly 
prohibited by the Code of 
Ethics with cross 
reference made to 
potential sanctions in the 
Enforcement section.
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Code of Ethics 
Dishonest & Fraudulent 
Behaviour 
Little to no discussion of 
the meaning and 
application of dishonest 
and fraudulent behaviour. 
No express prohibition of 
dishonest and fraudulent 
behaviour in Code of 
Ethics. 
Code of Ethics includes 
adequate outline of the 
concept of dishonest and 
fraudulent behaviour and 
relevant application. 
Express prohibition of 
dishonest and fraudulent 
behaviour is included but 
further details are 
necessary to better 
illustrate what forms of 
dishonest and fraudulent 
behavior will not be 
tolerated in the 
organization.
Dishonest and fraudulent 
behaviour is clearly 
explained and applied in 
the Code of Ethics with 
specific examples 
included. Dishonest and 
fraudulent behaviour is 
expressly prohibited and 
a direct reference is made 
to examples provided as 
being in breach. 
Elaborate explanation and 
application 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 behaviour is 
expressly prohibited by 
the Code of Ethics. 
Dishonest and fraudulent 
behaviour is thoroughly 
explained and applied, 
and supported by multiple 
relevant examples 
including dishonest and 
fraudulent behavior. The 
Code of Ethics expressly 
prohibits dishonest and 
fraudulent behaviour and 
refers to potential 
sanctions in the 
Enforcement section. 
/4 
Code of Ethics 
Whistleblower 
Protections 
Code of Ethics does not 
adequately explain and 
apply the concept of 
whistleblower or the need 
for adequate protections. 
Code of Ethics fails to 
expressly provide for 
whistleblower protections. 
Whistleblowing is 
sufficiently explained and 
applied in the Code of 
Ethics with consideration 
of the need for 
protections. 
Whistleblower protections 
are expressly provided for 
but 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 and 
application. Express 
provision of whistleblower 
protections included 
making it clear that 
specific examples of 
behavior provided are 
entitled to protection.  
A detailed explanation 
and application 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 applied 
and supported by 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 and 
application of the 
enforcement and its 
purpose. No express 
provision for enforcement 
in Code of Ethics. 
Code of Ethics includes 
adequate outline of the 
enforcement and 
application to each area. 
Express provision for 
enforcement is included 
but further structure is 
necessary to better 
illustrate sanctions for 
breach and deter 
breaching behavior. 
Enforcement is clearly 
explained and applied in 
the Code of Ethics with 
specific examples 
included. Enforcement is 
expressly provided for 
and a direct reference is 
made to examples 
provided as being in 
breach with 
corresponding sanctions 
clearly illustrated. 
Elaborate explanation and 
application of the concept

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Code of Ethics for Ramsay Health Care
Table of Contents
Code of Ethics	3
Discrimination	3
Discrimination: Discussion	3
Discrimination: Code of Ethics	4
Exploitation	5
Exploitation: Discussion	5
Exploitation: Code of Ethics	5
Corruption	6
Corruption: Discussion	6
Corruption: Code of Ethics	6
Dishonest and Fraudulent Behavior	7
Dishonest and Fraudulent Behavior: Discussion	7
Dishonest and Fraudulent Behavior: Code of Ethics	7
Whistleblower Protection	8
Whistleblower Protection: Discussion	8
Whistleblower Protection: Code of Ethics	8
Enforcement	8
References	10
Code of Ethics
Code of ethics is guiding principles that are documented and designed to help the professionals in conducting business and their activities. It is a set of principles and expectations that regulates the behavior of the individuals and the operation of an organization. Improving the organizational operation is the objective of designing the codes of conduct in an organization. These guiding principles in an organization help to accomplish its objectives by producing a systematic and disciplined approach for evaluating the risk management, control, and governance processes. Codes of ethics in the organization are applied to the entities as well as the individuals who perform the internal services. It is referred to as the professional responsibilities that discuss difficult issues and difficult decisions that are significant to be considered for implementing the values and vision of the organization. The codes of ethics guide the professionals to fulfill their commitments and obligations by performing their executive function with moral advocates and models (Abdallah et al., 2021). Moreover, the code of ethics in the healthcare organization guides the healthcare executives to act in ways that will enhance the trust confidence, and respect of the healthcare professionals and general public. 
The purpose of the code of ethics in Ramsay Health Care is to serve as the standard of conduct for the professionals. It incorporates a set of ethical behavior that governs the individual behaviors associated with the operation of Ramsay Health Care. This conduct guides the fundamental objectives of the healthcare professions to maintain or enhance the overall quality of life, dignity, and well-being of every individual who needs healthcare services. It is created and designed to provide efficient, equitable, accessible, safe, and effective healthcare services in Ramsay Health Care.  
Discrimination
Discrimination: Discussion
Discrimination is an unfair and prejudicial treatment of people and groups in an organization based on characteristics such as gender, race, age, or sexual orientation. It is a form of differential treatment that distinguishes an individual or a group from others. The concept of discrimination is a morally wrong aspect and inherently a normative one. Conceptually, it refers to intentionally disadvantaging innocent people nearly because of their group membership or community. The aspect of discrimination violates the obvious principle of justice that people should treat likes alike. For instance, there is a long history of discriminating against people of color or women in the workplace. Discriminating aboriginals of Australia were a common aspect that is effectively noticed (The Canberra Times, 2020). Racist remarks and discrimination also burden medical practitioners and health care professionals in the health system. Racism and inadequate reporting have a detrimental effect on the aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health practitioners and patients. The code of ethics or conduct in a healthcare organization is significant to guide the behavior of the healthcare professionals to treat their colleagues and patients with due respect and dignity. It is significant to address discrimination as an imposition of disadvantages based on misinformed stereotypes.
Discrimination: Code of Ethics
The employees and associated stakeholders in Ramsay Health Care must act responsibly and must abide by the following:
· The employees and the healthcare professionals in the organization must treat each other with respect and dignity.
· The employees in the organization must be addressed according to their designation in the hospital.
· Any forms of distinguishing aspects concerning caste, religion, sex, or sexual orientation are strongly prohibited.
· The indigenous Australian patients must be treated with due respect and must make an effort to understand the cultural variation while treating people from these communities.

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