ETHICS PROGRAM
A. Code of Ethics
1. Dealings with Government Officials It is policy of the company to comply fully with all state and federal laws and regulations. The behavior of every employee is required to signal the company’s desire to conduct relations with government officials and agencies in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. 2. Gifts and Payments Company employees must be careful that their conduct cannot rationally be construed as a bribe or other inappropriate enticement to perform a business act or improperly influence the recipient. Examples of gifts and payments include but are not limited to: meals, travel and travel accommodations, tickets to
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5. Confidentiality An employee should uphold the confidentiality of information assigned to them by the company and its customers, except when revelation of such information is authorized or required by applicable laws, rules or regulations. “Confidential information” includes all records, non-public information related to the company and its business, customers, or vendors that come to an employee in the course of carrying out the employee’s duties and that can be value to competitors or damaging to the company or its business if revealed. Your obligations with respect to the company’s confidential information are: · Never discuss or disclose information about the company to others except on a “need to know” or “need to use” basis. · Not to disclose this information to people outside the company. · Employees should also never use confidential information for their own benefit. 6. Prohibited Activities Employees may not use the company’s systems (such as email, instant messaging, and the internet) to participate in activities that are illegal, violate company policies and/or result in the company’s liability or embarrassment. Examples of prohibited activities include but are not limited to the following: · Gambling or games; · Large files containing audio or graphic material; · Chain
Businesses today face a plethora of ethical duties such as upholding corporate governance, maintaining stakeholder relationships, and presenting an image of social responsibility. In review of Company Q’s (Q) current ethics culture, its image in regards to social responsibility is not equivalent to that of its competitors. In a growing market faced with increasingly challenging competition, there are several areas that Q can and needs to address to bring the company to a level of social responsibility that exceeds stakeholder expectations. First, attention Q needs to address market demands for additional locations to better
All organizations are expected to comply with local, state and governmental laws. If an organization experiences non-compliance to
Most businesses start with the primary thought of making money. As a small grocery store chain, it is hard to compete with the larger national grocery stores, which often force the smaller local stores out of business. It is this dynamic, with the help of consumers, which is forcing both small and large businesses to reconsider their organizational goals and outcomes to include social responsibility. A successful business understands their customers, learns what their customers presently need, and foresees what their customers will need in the future.
Company Q does not currently have a positive attitude toward social responsibility. They recently closed several stores in higher crime areas. This has eliminated job positions that were held by residents of the area and taken away revenue from the community itself. This is not being socially responsible. The company just started offering a limited selection of health and organic foods despite that the demand from customers has been there for years. They have also made the decision to not donate day old food to the local shelters, opting instead to waste the food by throwing it away. Company Q needs to make several changes in their company behavior in order to become more socially responsible.
Company Q is a corporation whose stakeholders have not placed a major emphasis on social responsibility, instead it appears that the primary focus is placed on profit. With their profits on the decline, they are shying away from opportunities to help their community. By placing a higher priority on social responsibility Company Q will have the opportunity to help the community through charitable donations, employee volunteer initiatives, and creating quality jobs for the persons who live in the community. At the same time, Company Q will can also improve their public image and potentially increase profit.
Froedtert Hospital is Milwaukee, WI is a nationally ranked hospital that handles both common and complex health problems. Froedtert Health is nationally ranked in four different specialties as well as eight high performing specialties. Froedtert Hospital is also recognized as one of Wisconsin’s best places to work.
Social responsibility in business can be defined as the obligation an organization has to minimize its negative social impact on stakeholders and to maximize its positive impact. In this case study we are introduced to a small local grocery chain referred to as Company Q. Located in a major metropolis, Company Q has recently closed some stores in areas of the city with higher crime-rates. They have started to stock a very limited amount of organic and health-conscience products after years of requests from their customers. Management has declined participating in a program to send expired food to a local food bank based on fears of employee theft by means of taking advantage of the situation. Based on the
The Company commits to provide a workplace where all employees can work together productively and comfortably. Each individual has the right to work in a professional environment that prohibits unfair practices and encourages equal opportunity. The Company will not tolerate harassment
Company X expects all employees to conduct themselves with integrity, professional and responsible actions at all times. An employee’s actions in both personal life and professional life should avoid any situations that (A) could be construed as harmful to the company or its employees or (B) cause negative public reactions that could impact Company X customers or customer relations in adverse ways. You are a Company X representative during work hours and during off work hours.
1.) Information Confidentiality: As an employee, you will be exposed to client-sensitive as well as company-sensitive information that is to be viewed only by those who have the authority or permission to do so. Such information to be considered “confidential” includes business contracts, financial information, internal correspondence, and any and all documentation (electronic or paper-based) that is not authorized to be disclosed to the public. Disclosure of sensitive information will lead to immediate termination and possible charges/fines (depending on the severity of the violation) as is legal under state and federal law. Employees should not
“Corporate Social Responsibility is the continuing commitment by business to behave ethically and contribute to economic development while improving the quality of life of the workforce and their families as well as of the local community and society at large.” (Baker, Mallen (June 8,
An ethics department is vital to any company. The ethics department ensures that the policies, procedures, laws, and safety regulations are being followed. If an employee has a concern in any of the aforementioned areas, Company X asks that you speak to someone in the Human Resources department or call the employee hotline at 1-800-555-5555 to report any concerns anonymously.
In order for the directors and executives in any company to know that their employees are acting in an ethical manner, they need a defined
The ethics function is owed by the head of the organization because this is who acts as the primary example for employees to follow (Ruddell, 2004).For this reason it will be operated out of the executive office (Ruddell, 2004). If someone is named to assist in day to day duties, this person is simply helping to implement the leader’s plan (Ruddell, 2004).No one in the organization is outside of the ethical code of conduct (Ruddell,
Any gifts or transfer payments that do not involve the exchange of goods and services