Is a Code of Practice the same as a Code of Conduct?

I've been studying for the 'ICT in Organisations' Unit 5 (AQA) exam and just finished reading a chapter on 'social and ehtical codes in organisation.' It mentions 'Codes of Conduct' and 'Codes of Practice.' What i couldn't work out is if they mean the same thing. Is a code of conduct the same as a code of practice? Or are they slightly different? If anyone can help me out, it would be MUCH appreciated :smile:

Reply 1

Alchemy

They are DIFFERENT, cant stress that enough, Heathcote will **** you over if you say they are the same :smile:

Code of Practice is general for a ICT professional, it includes ethical practices and professional conduct etc etc

A code of Conduct (or employee code of conduct) is purely within an organisation. It details types of misconduct, abuse etc etc

Reply 2

lawrence4

We have been told that they ARE different BUT last year they let students get away with mistaking them for the same thing as there was so much confusion.