Write a three-page APA-formatted paper that explores the relationship between ethical hiring practices and the role of the code of conduct in supporting ethical behavior within organizations. Your paper should:

1. Define what constitutes ethical hiring and describe at least three criteria that ethical managers use when selecting new employees.

2. Compare and contrast a code of ethics with a code of conduct. Use organizational examples where possible.

3. Apply at least one ethical theory (e.g., virtue ethics, deontology, or utilitarianism) to explain how ethical hiring practices support a positive organizational culture.

4. Discuss how the hiring process can promote fairness, inclusivity, and long-term ethical outcomes.

5. Leverage AI tools:

· Use an AI research assistant (such as ChatGPT) to gather preliminary insights on ethical hiring practices and codes of conduct.

· Critically evaluate any AI-generated content for accuracy and bias, cross-reference with scholarly sources, and document the exact prompts you used in an appendix.

· Cite any substantive AI assistance in APA format according to institutional guidelines.

Sources: Include at least three scholarly sources beyond the textbook. Cite all sources (including any AI tool) in APA style.