...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 take advantage of privileged information and share it with our competitors. By leaking confidential information you are threatening the well-being of the company as well as that of our clients. If left unsure of what information is considered confidential, please consult with your direct supervisor, HR Department, or Legal Team for further guidance. 2.) Proper Communication: Company X’s public communications are to be properly constructed and delivered in a clear, accurate and informative manner. All direct communications with the public should be factually correct and not misleading in any manner. Such public communications include, but are not limited to speeches, press releases, and quarterly earnings reports or other public financial sharing. Public or media requests for specific information are to be handled by the appropriate, authorized parties and responded to by said parties. Company X is legally obligated...
Words: 2376 - Pages: 10
...EST 1 Carlye Chandler EST 1 Task 2 297235 310.2.3-08 A. Standards and Procedures Company X values each and every employee and has selected each one to represent this company to perform daily business responsibilities as ethically as possible while utilizing their personal integrity. The following Code of Conduct has been implemented to serve as a guideline for all employees to follow while performing their everyday assigned job duties at our company. The requirement of our company is to always conduct ourselves ethically. The framework for ethical behavior is contained throughout this Code of Conduct. Following this code demonstrates that the employee has a complete understanding of Company X’s expectations of them and exudes ethical behavior. Every employee is expected to know our Code of Conduct and observe it with the highest standards of ethics and integrity in their conduct, as failure to do so, will result in immediate disciplinary action. 1. Employees shall treat all coworkers, management and customers with dignity and respect. Always be kind to others. 2. Employees must always be honest, sincere, and forthright. The success of our company is dependent on trust from everyone employed with us. 3. Employees are expected to always conduct themselves with professionalism and in a businesslike manner. Drinking, drugs, using profanity, fighting, and similar unprofessional activities are strictly prohibited while on the job. 4. Sexual harassment...
Words: 947 - Pages: 4
...WGU EST1 Task 2 Company X Ethics Program Standards and Procedures: 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. Violations of Company X rules of acceptable behavior will be viewed as misconduct, which upon review can constitute immediate suspension. Pending further review and investigation some violations may result in termination. The following section is not an all- inclusive list of violations but a snapshot of some that could result in immediate termination. * Falsification of Company documents and or records such as, but not limited to, time cards, company financial reports and travel expenses for reimbursement. * Failure to report an accident involving a company issued vehicle. * Insubordination or refusal to follow instructions or carry out work task without proper justification. * Misuse of company resources such as but not limited to, the internet, computer and phone usage. Ethics Training Common Ethical Values: The following will provide employees and potential employees with a clear understanding of what...
Words: 1143 - Pages: 5
...PRINCIPLES AND STANDARDS OF CONDUCT It is Company X’s commitment to: Provide equal employment opportunity and treatment regardless of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, citizenship status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other protected group recognized by applicable federal, state or local laws. Monitor and comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations concerning Team Members’ safety. Provide job-related training consistent with the Company’s requirements for Team Members whose needs, capabilities, and desires warrant such training. The Company expects all Team Members/Associates to: Begin work on time and complete a productive, full work day. Exhibit a respectful, nice, and positive attitude toward other Team Associates and to our customers. Comply with the policies, requirements, and procedures adopted by the Company. Follow directions and instructions from their supervisor regarding normal work activity. Not interfere with the orderly work of others and not loiter on company premises while off duty. Unauthorized appearance on company premises while off duty is strongly discouraged and your presence must not interfere with the orderly work of others who are on duty. These expectations should not be interpreted as discouraging any Team Member from presenting a work-related complaint to Greystar management while off duty. Ensure personal...
Words: 2165 - Pages: 9
...Code of Ethics and Business Conduct Company X, 2013 (Retail Store) Standards & Procedures * Company Assets (Theft) Under no circumstances will theft be prohibited within the company. Employees must purchase products as a client would and are eligible to use their employee discount on whichever product they wish to purchase. Employees who choose to obtain company property without payment of the item will result and lead to termination. Under no circumstances will theft of company profits be tolerated. Employees are to follow proper opening and closing procedures when opening or closing their assigned cash registers throughout the work day. Profits acquired from the employee throughout the day must be deposited at the end of their workshift; all monies must be accounted for. Failure to comply with the opening and closing procedures of an employee’s cash register will lead to termination. * Proprietary Information: Customer Under no circumstances shall employees broadcast, distribute or communicate customer information to anyone other than the customer themselves. Customer information such as addresses, purchases, phone numbers, names, etc. should not be distributed without written consent of the customer. It is extremely important that all employees of Company X respect the privacy rights of others and not engage in unauthorized use or distribution of customer property. Employees are able to distribute information to others with consent of the customer...
Words: 938 - Pages: 4
...Standard Operating Procedures and Ethics All employees, management, and directors of Company X are expected to not only familiarize themselves with the Standard Operating Procedures and Ethics but to also help each other comply with these standards and embrace a team environment. While this handbook is a broad guide as to how to conduct yourself you will receive additional training regularly. In the event there is any question as to how standards are to be followed or of the proper ethical choice in a situation please reach out to Human Resources. They will help address your questions and guide you in the right direction. Ethical Responsibilities: All employees, management, and directors of Company X should make it their top priority to operate on a daily basis with honesty, integrity and without malice. Unfortunately, all ethical decisions are not easy and the right answer isn’t always apparent. In situations such as these, reach out to Human Resources. Beyond unusual circumstances we must treat all other employees as well as customers and people of the community with respect and dignity regardless, age, sex, origin, or different abilities. Staff Schedules: Directors and management of Company X are responsible for creating employee schedules. Work schedules are to be taken very seriously. Schedules are created two weeks in advance. If you are requesting time off you must submit your request in writing to your department manager no later than two and a half weeks...
Words: 1231 - Pages: 5
...Environmental Considerations and Recommendations Company X does not currently have any environmental initiatives. A few initiatives that would benefit the organization and be socially responsible would include going paperless, turning off the computers at night, and a telecommuting option. Each one of these can help protect the environment by reducing pollution in one manner or another. These are all small changes that could have a big impact. With a company size approaching 150 employees, we can generate quite a bit of pollution just in our day to day activities without knowing we did so. Going paperless has some specifics at Company X that make it attractive. The organization is already recycling as much paper as it can within the office, but that only goes so far. If Company X could reduce the amount of paper it uses it reduce the amount of trees being cut down and the pollution put off during the recycling process. Company X fills up 4 – 26 Gallon Recycle bins per month with paper and we shred another 4 - 30 gallon bins, I am assuming the bins being shredded are also being recycled. Much of the paper Company X is using can easily be turned into online assets that require no paper. The organization has invoices coming in and it sends invoices out. It could utilize the electronic invoicing with in the CRM to handle these invoices. This would also benefit the customers, as invoices would not get lost in the mail. The employee expense reports, which average three pages...
Words: 3352 - Pages: 14
...Ethics and Compliance program for Company X Standards & Procedures The purpose of the Code of Ethics is to provide a policy statement of standards of conduct for all employees. The Mission of Company X is conduct business by our code of ethics. All employees are required to conduct themselves in a manner that directly reflects Company X beliefs and mission. All Employees must become familiar with the policies and must abide by applicable state and federal laws, organizational rules and the ethics policy. An employee who violates any part of Company X ethical policy will subject to any disciplinary actions up to and including termination. Company X has the right to take any necessary action on an employee who violates any relevant state or federal law. Criminal or civil penalties may be enforced, along with any disciplinary action needed. All of Company X employees shall perform their approved duties in a lawful, professional and ethical manner and report any activity that they believe to be in violation of this policy. Company X employees shall not knowingly make false statements, written or oral, in the course of their employment at Company X. Examples of such conduct would be disclosing employee private information, standard behavior, and personal appearance or accepting improper payments. 1. Confidentiality: Certain items are always considered confidential and as such should not be discussed with family, friends or coworkers. These items include, but are not necessarily...
Words: 1221 - Pages: 5
...EST 1 Task 2 1.Company X has a high code of ethics. These standards are what we expect our employees to follow: a.Dress Code: All employees must wear uniforms that consist of black dress slacks, Polo Shirt (Choice of 3 Colors), black shoes (No logos, or additional colors visible). Company to provide slacks and polo shirts. Visible body piercings are not allowed, except for earrings. Hair must be clean and well kept. Hair Coloring must de natural hues. Visible tattoos must be covered by clothing or by other means. b.Attendance: All employees are to work their scheduled shifts. If you are going be absent or late for work, you must notify your supervisor at least two hours before the start of your scheduled shift. c.Mobile Devices: Personal electronics such as cell phones, tablets, laptops may not be used while at work, unless required for work purposes. Mobile devices may be used during breaks and before and after shifts just not in public areas. d.Internet: All company computers that have internet access are to be used for official company business only. Employees may not use the internet for personal use, i.e. social media. 2.Company X has an extensive training program to make sure that its employees understand what is required of them during their employment. These trainings happen on frequent bases. Three specific Components for an ethics training program. a.Frequency of Trainings: The Training of ethics will occur when any...
Words: 597 - Pages: 3
...EST1 Task 2: Ethical Situations in Business CODE OF ETHICS FOR COMPANY X Introduction The Code Of Ethics is a guide to be distributed to all of it's board members, management, employees, and suppliers when acting on behalf of Company X. The code contains standards of ethical conduct that all board members, management, employees, and suppliers must acknowledge and adhere to. The purpose is to provide a guideline for all employees of Company X to conduct themselves in a professional, honest, and respectful manner. Section I: Standards and Procedures A. Code of Ethics: Ethical conduct is of the highest priority and is an ongoing commitment to our employees and to our clients. Company X expects all of it's employees to treat each other with the respect, dignity, and moral aptitude which contributes to our ongoing business success. If any employee feels threatened, harassed or discriminated against they should report the incident immediately to their supervisor or to the human resource dept. The board members, management, employees, and suppliers should: 1. The U.S. Government and it's Agencies Comply with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations regarding formal or informal investigations. Failure to cooperate with authorities may be grounds for disciplinary action, including dismissal. 2. Gifts, Loans, and Services Not accept cash, gifts, payments, loans, or anything of value that might imply a current or...
Words: 307 - Pages: 2
...Part A – Standards and Procedures Company X prides itself for its level of service excellence, and believes it sets the standard for its industry. The employees are committed to adhering to the company’s high standards of ethics and conduct, surpassing the expectations of its external customers. The purpose of this document is to outline the code of ethics that all employees – hired or contracted by Company X – are expected to abide by during the term of their employment. Dress Code: The appearance of our staff represents the face of the Company, therefore, all employees are expected to exhibit good hygiene and personal grooming, while adhering to the company’s dress standards. Dress standards: • All clothing must be neat in appearance and free of stains, holes, or tears. A uniform and name tag is required to be worn at all times while on duty. Three shirts with the company logo are issued free of charge upon hire. (Additional shirts are available at employee’s expense). The company provides a casual and business professional option: short- or long-sleeved, collared polo, short- or long-sleeved, button-down oxford, and/or blazer....
Words: 1455 - Pages: 6
...Ethics and Compliance Leslie Hope, Quo-vades Simonton, Teresa Duncan, Kizzy Richardson FIN/370 August 2, 2012 Professor Franklin Olivieri Ethics and Compliance This paper contains analyzed data of the organization Lowe’s Home Improvement Stores. Lowe’s is a home improvement store that provides its customers with the supplies needed for any improvements around the home. The discussion hereafter will assess the role of ethics in the financial department and describe the procedures the company has to encourage ethical behavior. Next, explain the role financial markets in the United States. Followed by how Lowe’s complies with Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulations. Lastly, provide an evaluation of the company’s financial performance last two annual periods, followed by the calculations of ratios for each year. The ratios include current, debt, return on equity, and days receivable along with an explanation for trends. The code of business conduct and ethics at Lowe’s improvement stores starts with the board of directors down to the newest employee. Everyone associated with or represented by Lowe’s is required to read and adhere by the code of conduct. Lowe’s values its reputation as a leader when complying with governmental regulations involving ethics. Lowe’s applies ethics in its financial dealings by requiring, under Section B of the code of conduct. That “employees and members of their immediate families should not have any financial interest, direct...
Words: 1628 - Pages: 7
...At Company X, it is our upmost desire to comply with rules and laws pertaining to our business, and to hold our values at a spectacular level. Our company values include responsibility, equality, honesty, confidentiality, respect, and integrity. These values are the building block of our company, and should be followed by all employees, management, and any persons associated with our business. By adhering to the code of conduct, our work environment will be comfortable and reliable, and will help avoid unethical behavior. Our mission is to be successful and profitable, but will not do so by unethical means. We will operate responsibly and honestly. Our company strives to be socially and economically responsible, and these goals can only be met by following this code. The following elements make up the policies and procedures that should followed in every situation. Every employee will be required to sign a form acknowledging they have received and understand these policies and procedures. Policies and Procedures 1. Use of resources: The use of company resources will be monitored to ensure that company time, equipment, and money is being used only for company needs. Resources include all technology such as computers, tablets, printers, fax machines, and telephones. Office supplies are also considered resources and should not be used for personal use or taken from the office. 2. Discrimination and Harassment: Discrimination is unacceptable whether it is among co-workers...
Words: 1409 - Pages: 6
...Ethics and Social Responsibility Andrea Clark MGT 498 May 15, 2012 Thomas Moore Ethics and Social Responsibility “The concept of social responsibility proposes that a private corporation has responsibilities to society that extend beyond making a profit.” (Wheelen & Hunger, 2010 p.72) Social responsibility considers the customers, employees, shareholders, communities, interests and social- environmental consequences of their business activities. A strategic approach, companies can determine activities to devote to being socially responsible and choose activities which will strengthen their competitive advantage. Companies develop strategies with voluntarily integrated social and environmental concern in their business operations (Padala & Suryanarayana, n.d.). The purpose of this paper is to explain the role of ethics and social responsibility in developing a strategic plan while considering stakeholder needs and agendas. Ethics Ethics is described as the control over dealing with the bad and good with moral duty and obligations and business ethics is concerned with the justice, truth and a variety of other aspects including the expectations of fair compensation, society, public relations, consumer autonomy, advertising, social responsibilities, and corporate behavior within the home country as well as abroad (Padala & Suryanarayana, n.d.). Managers and top level management have a responsibility to establish ethics by creating a code of ethics for an organization...
Words: 1224 - Pages: 5
...CODE OF ETHICS Company X was founded by me, GR in 2012. I have decided to spend some time focusing on the ethical practices in today’s business world. It is known by many that situations arise in which employees face ethical dilemmas and are not aware of what actions to take. By creating this code of ethics I hope to illustrate what is expected out of Company X’s employees and also want to direct decision making to a more ethical side. Our Character The most important thing to our company is the merit for which we place into practice as we handle our everyday business. We here at Company X have a strong belief that ethics is the heart of any company. We would like to be just and cause no physical or emotional harm to our employees, coworkers, customers and business partners. While monetary gains are important to this company, the integration of ethics in our decision making is just as important. We would like to our company to be ethical so that we Standards and Procedure Discrimination Company X does not in any way shape or form discriminate against employees or perspective employees regardless of race, color of skin, choice of religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, nationality, age, enlisted status, marital status or disability. Uplifting Environment Company X does not condone harassment of any kind whether it is physical or psychological. If you have been harassed at Company X you should let your manager or the human resources manager knows about the harassment...
Words: 1034 - Pages: 5
