group EXERCISE Form small groups. Study the Web site of a company or other organization that has a prominent role in your community or your academic field. Find the information about the organization’s commitment to ethical and legal conduct. Often, organizations present this information in sections called “information for investors,” “about the company,” “values and principles of conduct,” or similar titles.

• One group member could identify the section that states the organization’s values. How effective is this section in presenting information that goes beyond general statements that ethical behavior is important?

• A second group member could identify the section that describes the organization’s code of conduct. Does the organization seem to take ethical and legal behavior seriously? Can you get a clear idea from the description of whether the organization has a specific, well-defined set of policies, procedures, and resources available for employees who wish to discuss ethical and legal issues?

• A third group member could identify any information related to the organization’s commitment to the environment. What does the organization do, in its normal operations, to limit its carbon footprint or in other ways encourage responsible use of natural resources and limit damage to the environment?
• As a team, write a memo to your instructor presenting your findings. Attach the organization’s code to your memo.