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Patti BowenWestern Governors University|
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Given Company Ethics Program
A. INTRODUCTION
Our Code of Ethics Program is designed to uphold the interests of every stakeholder of Given Company. Our mission is to uphold a high level of integrity by maintaining high company standards, values and principles to ensure the company meets its mission of being a good corporate citizen who is socially responsible. Our program provides effective guidance for daily decision making for all levels of personnel in an effort to establish and promote long-term relationships within Given Company and with our customers and community. The overall goal of the program is to be diligent in establishing a culture built on trust and respect, both internally and externally. Our program serves as the moral compass for all business activity performed by Given Company and its employees.
B. STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES
Laws and Regulations
Employees of Given Company are expected to comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations. Violations resulting from employee activities, business or personal, will not be condoned. Employees are expected to conduct all business activities well above the minimum standards required by law. Employees are expected to communicate all situational uncertainty with their direct supervisor and/or human resources director to ensure proper guidance and clarification. When in doubt, one should always waiver on the side of caution and seek advice, rather than make a choice that will leave a lasting impression on the reputation of the individual employee or the company as a whole.
Employee Conduct
In the course of all business activity, from the most routine, simple or mundane, to extremely complex, one must question the impact to the individual and the overall impact to the company and its stakeholders. Employees will be held responsible for their own conduct. Employees are expected