Creating a code

The concept in brief

1. Involving employees in creating the code increases their identification with it.

2. There are three known types of code: one containing guidelines, one containing actions, and one containing a mix of the two.

3. A code contains at least 7 and at most 12 points.

4. The steps in creating it:

   • gathering the rule points, aiming for completeness;
   • grouping, merging and wording the rule points;
   • putting the points of the code in order;
   • visualising the code (as a roll-up banner, in electronic form, etc.)
   • jointly adopting the points of the code and expressing agreement (for example by signing it)

5. The code must always be transparent and accessible to everyone concerned; otherwise we cannot expect the rule points to be observed.

Related terms

• standard
• rule
• dispositive
• mandatory (cogent)
• agreement