An organization sells products through distributors.

Insisting that the organization ' s code of conduct be applicable to their distributors as well would mitigate the risk of reputational damage. This ensures that all parties representing the organization adhere to the same ethical standards, thereby reducing the likelihood of practices that could harm the organization ' s reputation among customers and other stakeholders.

IIA and corporate governance best practices regarding ethical standards and code of conduct, highlighting how extending these policies to distributors and partners can protect the organization ' s reputation.