Developing an ethics policy for a jewelry company.

  You are tasked with developing an ethics policy for a jewelry company. After meeting with the CEO, you both agree the policy must cover the following: gifts from vendors, use of confidential information, and conflicts of interest. You take your challenge to an HR networking group. Develop a sample ethics policy to be presented to the CEO by providing a cover note outlining the purpose of the policy and benefits to the organization. Discuss the following: Your thoughts on the value of an ethics policy to ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards The measures you feel should be taken to ensure the policy is enforced The issues that need to be considered when implementing an ethics policy The communications plan of the ethics policy