Which statement describes the code of conduct of a person entering an agreement?

A.

The Company agrees to pay a fee of $18,000 to the Plumber for the pipe installation project.

B

The Plumber shall maintain high standards of professionalism and business ethics,

C.

The Company shall renew the agreement after a mutually agreed period if the project continues,

D.

The Plumber may take a leave of absence of seven consecutive days during the project.

The answer is B.

Explanation:

Code of conduct simply refers to the rules, values, ethical principles and vision which an individual or organization practices.

Having a code of conduct to abide by sets a clear standard and what level of professionalism is expected in order to meet a goal or objective.

It is therefore important that a code of conduct be followed in order to maintain a positive reputation.

In the scenario presented above, we can see that the most likely a code of conduct statement of a person entering into an agreement is option B, this is a statement that will further encourage the other party to engage in business activities with the plumber.