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CODE CONDUCT [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-06-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Working Practices and Conditions
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- code of conduct
1, record 1, English, code%20of%20conduct
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A code [that] outlines, in general terms, the main standards of conduct to be followed by employees [and that] is intended to provide support and protection to all employees and to prevent breaches, intentional or inadvertent. 2, record 1, English, - code%20of%20conduct
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The contractor shall support PWGSC [Public Works and Government Services Canada] and the tenants in delivery of broader Government objectives and shall: ensure that activities are well planned and effectively carried out; establish and execute a code of conduct in which contractor personnel interact with tenants and sub-contractors in a professional manner ... 3, record 1, English, - code%20of%20conduct
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Régimes et conditions de travail
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- code de conduite
1, record 1, French, code%20de%20conduite
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Code qui] énonce en termes généraux les principales normes de conduite auxquelles les employés doivent adhérer [et qui] ont pour objet d’appuyer et de protéger tous les employés, et d’empêcher les infractions, qu’elles soient intentionnelles ou par inadvertance. 2, record 1, French, - code%20de%20conduite
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'entrepreneur appuiera TPSGC [Travaux publics et Services gouvernementaux Canada] et les locataires dans la réalisation des objectifs généraux du gouvernement et devra : s'assurer que les activités sont bien planifiées et exercées de façon efficace; établir et exécuter un code de conduite dans lequel les membres de son personnel seront en rapport avec les locataires et les sous-traitants selon des modalités professionnelles [...] 3, record 1, French, - code%20de%20conduite
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Prácticas y condiciones de trabajo
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- código de conducta
1, record 1, Spanish, c%C3%B3digo%20de%20conducta
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un código de conducta de empresa es un documento redactado voluntariamente por una empresa en el que se exponen una serie de principios y leyes que se compromete obligatoriamente a seguir. [...] Un código de conducta institucionaliza la responsabilidad social de la empresa, convirtiéndose en un elemento permanente y estable de la política global de la compañía. 1, record 1, Spanish, - c%C3%B3digo%20de%20conducta
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-03-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Economic Co-operation and Development
- Economic Doctrines, Systems and Policies
- Foreign Trade
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- code of conduct
1, record 2, English, code%20of%20conduct
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
International instruments that indicate standards of behaviour for nation states or multi-national corporations deemed desirable by the international community. 2, record 2, English, - code%20of%20conduct
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Coopération et développement économiques
- Doctrines, systèmes et politiques économiques
- Commerce extérieur
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- code de conduite
1, record 2, French, code%20de%20conduite
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instruments internationaux donnant les normes de conduite que la communauté internationale juge souhaitables pour les États-nations ou les sociétés multinationales. 2, record 2, French, - code%20de%20conduite
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cooperación y desarrollo económicos
- Doctrinas, políticas y sistemas económicos
- Comercio exterior
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- código de conducta
1, record 2, Spanish, c%C3%B3digo%20de%20conducta
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-07-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Ethics and Morals
- Legal Profession: Organization
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- code of ethics
1, record 3, English, code%20of%20ethics
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- code of conduct 2, record 3, English, code%20of%20conduct
correct
- code of professional conduct 3, record 3, English, code%20of%20professional%20conduct
correct
- ethical practices code 4, record 3, English, ethical%20practices%20code
correct
- professional code of conduct 5, record 3, English, professional%20code%20of%20conduct
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The rules of conduct to be observed by members of a profession. 3, record 3, English, - code%20of%20ethics
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éthique et Morale
- Organisation de la profession (Droit)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- code de déontologie
1, record 3, French, code%20de%20d%C3%A9ontologie
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- code déontologique 2, record 3, French, code%20d%C3%A9ontologique
correct, masculine noun
- code d'éthique 3, record 3, French, code%20d%27%C3%A9thique
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble de prescriptions régissant une activité professionnelle en vertu de certains principes moraux. 4, record 3, French, - code%20de%20d%C3%A9ontologie
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'expression «code d'éthique» n'est pas reçue en français dans ce sens. L'éthique est cette partie de la morale qui s'occupe du comportement de l'être humain. Appliqué à une profession, le mot éthique se réfère aux principes moraux de la personne qui exerce cette profession et non aux règles de conduite précisément édictées pour l'exercice d'une profession. 4, record 3, French, - code%20de%20d%C3%A9ontologie
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ética y Moral
- Organización de la profesión (Derecho)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- código de ética
1, record 3, Spanish, c%C3%B3digo%20de%20%C3%A9tica
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- código de deontología 2, record 3, Spanish, c%C3%B3digo%20de%20deontolog%C3%ADa
correct, masculine noun
- código de moralidad 3, record 3, Spanish, c%C3%B3digo%20de%20moralidad
correct, masculine noun
- código deontológico 4, record 3, Spanish, c%C3%B3digo%20deontol%C3%B3gico
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Conjunto más o menos amplio de criterios, normas y valores que formulan y asumen quienes llevan a cabo una actividad profesional. 4, record 3, Spanish, - c%C3%B3digo%20de%20%C3%A9tica
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Las normas dictadas en el código deontológico son previamente pactadas y aprobadas de manera común y unánime por todos los miembros de la profesión para las que se elaboran. 4, record 3, Spanish, - c%C3%B3digo%20de%20%C3%A9tica
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-03-11
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Racquet Sports
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- code of conduct
1, record 4, English, code%20of%20conduct
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- conduct code 2, record 4, English, conduct%20code
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[If] it is clear to the chair umpire that the player's delay of the game is due to loss of natural physical condition the Code of Conduct must be invoked which will eventually lead to the match being awarded to his opponent. 1, record 4, English, - code%20of%20conduct
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Sports de raquette
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- code de conduite
1, record 4, French, code%20de%20conduite
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le but du Code de conduite [...] est d'établir et de faire respecter une ligne de conduite juste et raisonnable pour les joueurs, les organisateurs et les officiels, et pour la protection de leurs droits respectifs, des droits du public et de l'intégrité du tennis. Un certain nombre d'infractions ont ainsi été définies, et des sanctions prévues en conséquence. 2, record 4, French, - code%20de%20conduite
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[...] le receveur ralentit volontairement le jeu pour déranger le serveur, il faut utiliser le code de conduite et le punir pour conduite antisportive. 3, record 4, French, - code%20de%20conduite
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Appliquer (scrupuleusement) le code de conduite. 4, record 4, French, - code%20de%20conduite
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2007-02-09
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Sociology of Work
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Code of Conduct
1, record 5, English, Code%20of%20Conduct
correct, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Part of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Regulations, Part III. 1, record 5, English, - Code%20of%20Conduct
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Code of Conduct of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. 1, record 5, English, - Code%20of%20Conduct
Record 5, Key term(s)
- RCMP Code of Conduct
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police Code of Conduct
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Sociologie du travail
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Code de déontologie
1, record 5, French, Code%20de%20d%C3%A9ontologie
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Règlement sur la Gendarmerie royale du Canada, article 38 à 58. 1, record 5, French, - Code%20de%20d%C3%A9ontologie
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Code de déontologie de la Gendarmerie royale du Canada. 1, record 5, French, - Code%20de%20d%C3%A9ontologie
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Code de déontologie de la GRC
- Code de déontologie de la Gendarmerie royale du Canada
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-02-08
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Citizenship and Immigration
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Code of Conduct
1, record 6, English, Code%20of%20Conduct
correct, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- CIC Code of Conduct 1, record 6, English, CIC%20Code%20of%20Conduct
correct, Canada
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ottawa: Citizenship and Immigration Canada, 1996. 1, record 6, English, - Code%20of%20Conduct
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Citoyenneté et immigration
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Code de conduite
1, record 6, French, Code%20de%20conduite
correct, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ottawa : Citoyenneté et Immigration Canada, 1996. 1, record 6, French, - Code%20de%20conduite
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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