An ethics committee in an organization serves several key functions: 1. It resolves conflicts between parties by setting initial guidelines and policies and arbitrating disputes. 2. It oversees compliance with company standards to ensure accountability and legal/regulatory adherence. 3. It conducts reviews of disciplinary actions and makes recommendations to ensure fairness and compliance. 4. It regularly reviews and recommends updates to the organization's ethics policies. 5. It works to uphold employee welfare and promote ethical culture throughout the organization.

1. Describe in detail the functions
of an ethics committee in an
organization.
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2. Definitionof ethics
 Refers to the principles that
guide our behavior towards
making the best choices
that contribute to the
common good of all, it is
what guides us to tell the
truth, helping us make
decisions that create
positive impacts steering us
away from unjust outcomes 2
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3. Definition of an ethics committee
refers to a board of members responsible for giving binding opinion
on ethical issues that may arise in relation to the policies of an
organization
committee established by the board from time to time to deal with
complains and other matters relating to the professional conduct of
members of the society
ethics committee should act as an independent advisory body and
should carry out its activities independently of political,
institutional and other influences. Its work should be guided by an
ethical policy.
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4. FUNCTIONS OF AN ETHICS COMMITTEE IN AN ORGANISATION
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1. Conflict Resolution
• The main role of an ethics committee is to set and oversee the
roles for a company’s conduct.
• They provide accountability for the company’s behaviour.
• Members of an ethics committee often get involved in setting the
initial guidelines and policies for behaviour within an organization.
• The new impetus for new or revised rules may start with a conflict.
• These arise between management and frontline staff or between
customers and the company.
• The committee may then step in as the arbiter of conflicts and find
solutions that can be integrated into company policies.
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5. 2. Oversee Compliance to Company Standards
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 Ensures the business operates in an atmosphere of accountability.
 When each department, manager, employee works with the best interest
of the company in mind success is more likely.
 Oversees the results of customer service efforts to ensure employees
follow the parameter of the process and how they treat patients or
customers.
 Manufacturers rely on ethics committee to oversee government or
trades compliance issues to ensure company’s profitability.
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6. 3. CONDUCT REVIEWS AND DELIVER DESCIPLINE
 Ensures to dole out discipline when an employee
violates company ethics rule.
 Reviews disciplinary actions and make
recommendations to managers about how to effectively
handle employee problems.
 Ensures that managers comply with all legal
requirements when enforcing company policies.
 Guaranteeing fairness, confidentiality and privacy for all
the subjects involved.
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7. 4. Reviewcompany ethics policies and recommendchanges
 While the committee may create the initial set of rules to
govern the company ethics, it also reviews those policies on
regular basis and refines them when necessary.
 The committee may get input from employees through
surveys, employee hotlines and questionnaires.
 Finally their role is to effectively communicates company
ethics policies to the entire company.
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8. 5. To upholdthe welfare of employees
 To promote the rights of employees.
 To promote shared decision making between employees and
their managers/supervisors.
 To enhance the ethical environment for health care
professionals in the organization.
 Promote a positive ethics culture throughout the
organization.
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9. 6. clarification
o Provide assistance in clarifying situations that are
ethical, legal or religious in nature that extent
beyond the scope of daily practicing.
o Clarify issues and discuss alternative to ethical
dilemmas.
o Full transparency about data sharing in cases
where absolute confidentiality is not possible.
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10. conclusion
In summary, the ethics committee should examine
issues, make decision, formulate strategies and
direct programme implementation through
programme director.
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