Code of Ethics
The Need of Every Organization
Participant Manual
What is a Code of Ethics?
Why is it important?
Why do companies have them?
What happens to a company if it does not live up to the Code of Ethics?
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Examples of statements commonly included in the Code of Ethics:
Conflict of Interest
Confidentiality
Protection & Proper Use of Company Assets
Competition & Fair Dealing
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Compliance with Laws, Rules & Regulation
Theft or Embezzlement
Falsification of records
Working under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs
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Harassment or unlawful discrimination
Violation of safety or health rules
Fighting or threatening violence
Insubordination: repeated refusal to follow a supervisor’s instructions
Excessive absenteeism or tardiness
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I Have
I Do
I Am
Values
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Value Behavior(s)
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