Ethical Management:Need for NGOs

Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have proven to be excellent instruments for promoting a wide range of causes. But they need to adhere to strict ethical principles that they usually define in voluntary codes and standards. NGOs have the responsibility to be transparent, honest, accountable and ethical, to give out accurate information and not to manipulate situations for the personal benefit of their boards and staff. NGOs have the responsibility to dedicate themselves for the sake of others and do so according to the highest code of ethical conduct. A code can assist stakeholders in identifying and avoiding "pretenders" and irresponsible NGOs. A Code of conduct and ethics is a set of fundamental principles, operational principles and standards to guide the actions and management of non-governmental organizations. NGOs have a duty to maintain the highest ethical standards and stay the course in terms of their own practices and founding vision of service. It will help to inform and guide the work of NGOs in this capacity. This paper analyses the ethical standards, values and social principles that define its mission and activities. The study is done on NGO accountability issues also.