Code of ethics and conduct in the light of corporate governance: the stakeholders' perspective

Purpose: To evaluate the theme "Code of Ethics and Conduct" in private or public organizations, considering relationship between ethical issues good practices Corporate Governance, measures that subsidize planning strengthening cultures interpersonal context.Design / methodology approach: The descriptive survey relied on application questionnaires obtained 184 responses from organizations various types. study was carried out using codes conduct made available by companies their websites, characterized as primary sources. data collected were worked SPSS, tabulated presented results form tables graphs, with appropriate analyses.Findings: show adoption integrity, especially Code Conduct. an code can be considered a way to formalize, encourage guide responsible behavior among employees organizations. Seen outside, it contributes creating maintaining corporate reputation stakeholder trust. In this sense, reasons behind creation have been stated Shareholders' Theory, Legitimacy Theory Stakeholder Theory.Originality value: Conduct arises instrument Therefore, is declaration set rights, duties, business towards stakeholders, reflecting culture norms enrich company's decision-making processes its behavior.