NOYES

DEFINE THEETHICAL ISSUE

Will it break anylaw or regulationin the relevantjurisdictions?

Will it breachthe CIPR Codeof Conduct?

Could it damageyour reputation?

OK.JOB DONE.

Can you talk openlyto your colleagues

or managers?

Have managersaccepted your

proposed courseof action?

NO

NO

YES

DON’T KNOW

DON’T KNOW

DON’T DO IT.Should you report it

(internally orexternally)?

DON’T DO IT.Should you report it

(internally orexternally)?

Do you have thepower to say no?

OK.It’s your decision

Re-examinethe CIPR

Code of Conduct

Ring the CIPRethics hotline07974 964639

Seeklegal opinion

Ring the CIPR freelegal helpline

0844 561 8133ref 33380

Do you needmore advice?Talk to HR,

ring the CIPRethics hotline or

the CIPR free legalhelpline or see

advice and guidanceat www.acas.org.uk

YES

YES

NO

NOYES

NOYES

CIPR Code of ConductDecision Tree VERSION 1