A(n) ________ is a formal statement of a company's values concerning ethics and social issues.

A) social covenant
B) tying agreement
C) law of fairness
D) code of ethics
E) ethics ombudsperson

Code of Ethics

A document outlining a set of principles and rules designed to guide decision making and conduct within an organization.

Social Issues

Topics of concern related to the societies or communities in which people live, often referring to matters of inequality, justice, and welfare.

Formal Statement

An official, written declaration of a company's policies, goals, or positions on specific issues.