Ethical and Socially Responsive Business
Key Areas of the Code of Conduct As CEO of the Chipotle Restaurant chain we strongly abide by the business’s code of conduct. There are many key areas of the Chipotle’s restaurant code of conduct that have a significant importance to the business. A few of those key areas are Chipotle’s Ethics and Conflicts of Interest Policy, Electronic Communications and Information, and Anti-Discrimination and Sexual Harassment Policy.
The Chipotle’s Ethics and Conflicts of Interest area of the code of conduct implies that you should use good judgment at all times. This means you should be aware of all type situations that surround you. Regardless of who is participating in an unethical act we must always be honest.
The Electronic Communications and Information area of the code explains the rules of using company computers and networks. You are not allowed to use company computers or networks for any personal use this includes installing software, sending or receiving emails, and unauthorized internet use. If there is a need to download information to the company computer you must take the proper actions of having it scanned with an anti-virus software. Any company information should not be copied for personal use or other use without prior authorization. Violation of these rules will result in disciplinary action.
It is highly important that we understand the Anti-Discrimination and Sexual Harassment Policy within the business’s code of conduct. This area of the code of conduct suggests that all applicants and employees regardless of gender, race, religion, disability or ect. should be treated equally. All types of discrimination are prohibited at Chipotle. No form of harassment is expectable among employees and customers. We all know there are many types of harassment such as verbal harassments, inappropriate touching, sexting, or even staring at a person in a suggestive manor are all types of harassment. Chipotle is dedicated to having a positive environment for everyone both customers and employees.
Steps to Ensure Employees Follow the Code of Conduct
To ensure that all employee follow the company’s code of conduct there are key steps that have to be enforced. We will first provide each employee with a formal training session to ensure all employees know and understand the code in its entirety. The training sessions will include explanations of each area in the code in part. At the end of each area discussed there will be a question and answer session to guarantee that everyone understands that part of the code. Once the training session is complete everyone is required to sign a training log which indicates they have had the training. The employees will then sign a copy of the company’s code of conduct that will verify that they understand and agree to the rules within the code including all penalties, fines, and disciplinary actions if the company’s code of conduct is violated. All employees are given a copy of the signed copy of the company’s code of conduct to keep for their own records. This process is in place to guarantee that all employees are aware of the company’s code of conduct and that they understand it. It is also in place to safeguard the employees, customers, and the company’s privacy and image.
Suggestions of Being Socially Responsive in a Community
Chipotle is a very well-known establishment and to engage in socially responsive activities in the community they can provide fundraiser programs for local schools in the area, provide food programs for local shelters, and use local produce for food supplies. “Social responsibility is built into the way Chipotle runs the company.”(Ostdick,2010) By providing fundraiser programs for the local schools in the community it allows students, teachers and parents to become involve with Chipotle. Offering a percentage of sales on a particular night of the week will benefit both the restaurant and the schools.
Local shelters can always use a food program. This lets people know that the employees at Chipotle cares about people in the community. Giving people a feeling of caring may make them feel an obligation to support the restaurant. People are willing to support those that are willing to help in a community. Chipotle will gain the respect and love of the community resulting in more customers.
“Chipotle succeeds not because of the food. It works because of our system: fresh, local, sustainable ingredients, cooked with classic methods in an open kitchen where the customers can see everything and served in a pleasing environment.” (Sung, 2012) Using local produce for food supplies will help with the local economy and provide Chipotle with quality fresh products. This will help the company to become more well-known in the community. Local produce may be a little more or less expensive, but Chipotle benefits by providing a healthy food supply to its customers. Chipotle can become a pillar in the community by becoming more socially responsive in the community.