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Ethics Of The 3M Company

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INTRODUCTION The 3M Company, formerly known as the Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company, is an American multinational conglomerate corporation based in Maplewood, Minnesota, a suburb of St. Paul. With US$30 billion(£20 billion) in annual sales, 3M employs 88,000 people worldwide and produces more than 55,000 products, including: adhesives, abrasives, laminates, passive fire protection, dental and orthodontic products, electronic materials, medical products, car-care products (sun films, polish, wax, car shampoo, treatment for the exterior, interior and the under chassis rust protection),electronic circuits, and optical films. 3M has operations in more than 65 countries including 29 international companies with manufacturing operations and 35 companies …show more content…

Ethics concern an individual’s moral judgements about right and wrong. Decisions taken within an organisation may be made by individuals or groups, but whoever makes them will be influenced by the culture of the company
Ethical behaviour and corporate social responsibility can bring significant benefits to a business. For example, they may:
• Attract customers to the firm’s products, which means boosting sales and profits
• Make employees want to stay with the business, reduce labour turnover and therefore increase productivity
• Attract more employees wanting to work for the business, reduce recruitment costs and enable the company to get the most talented employees
• Attract investors and keep the company’s share price high, thereby protecting the business from takeover.

VALUES OF THE COMPANY
• Act with uncompromising honesty and integrity in everything we do.
• Satisfy our customers with innovative technology and superior quality, value and service.
• Provide our investors an attractive return through sustainable, global growth.
• Respect our social and physical environment around the world.
• Value and develop our employees' diverse talents, initiative and

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