Ethics
STATE OF ETHICS AND ETHICAL
PRACTICES IN CHEVRON
Table of Contents
Executive Summary vi
1.0 Introduction 1
1.1 Origin 2
1.2 Objective 2
1.3 Scope 2
1.4 Limitation 2
1.5 Literature Review 3
1.5.1 The evolution of codes 3
1.5.2 Signs of Code Effectiveness and Success 3
1.5.3 Ethics Management 4
1.6 Research Methodology 5
1.6.1 Research Method 5
1.6.2 Data Collection Method 5
2.0 Company Overview 6
2.1 Company Roots 6
2.2 Global Scope 6
2.3 Technology and Emerging Energy 6
2.4 Environment and Safety 7
2.5 Company Vision 7
2.6 Company Values 7
2.7 Ethical Practices 7
3.0 Ethical Practices at Chevron 9
3.1 Code of Ethics 9
3.2 Dissemination of Code of Ethics 9
3.3 Application of Code of Ethics 10
3.4 Training on Ethics 10
3.5 Management Support for Ethical Conduct 10
3.6 Reporting Ethical Misconduct 10
3.7 Protection of Employee after Reporting 11
3.8 Monitoring Ethical Misconduct 11
3.9 Disciplinary Methods 11
3.10 Reward System 11
3.11 Updating Ethical Guidelines 12
3.12 Previously Observed Unethical Conduct 12
3.13 Challenges in Enforcing Code of Ethics 12
3.14 Home Country versus Host Country 12
3.15 Management’s Perception about Code of Ethics 13
3.16 Employee Perception about Code of Ethics 13
4.0 Conclusion 14
References 15
Appendix 16
Executive Summary
The term paper on ‘Ethical State and Ethical Practices in CHEVRON’ has been made focusing on the outline of the Code of Ethics of the specific organization and how it is practiced in the organization.
The information was collected from primary and secondary research. Primary data was collected through survey which was used to determine response of both management and employee toward the code of ethics. Secondary data was collected through library research. The information gathered to understand the boundary addressed in the code of ethics as well as its application. It discusses the ways of how can this code be successfully communicated and executed
PRACTICES IN CHEVRON
Table of Contents
Executive Summary vi
1.0 Introduction 1
1.1 Origin 2
1.2 Objective 2
1.3 Scope 2
1.4 Limitation 2
1.5 Literature Review 3
1.5.1 The evolution of codes 3
1.5.2 Signs of Code Effectiveness and Success 3
1.5.3 Ethics Management 4
1.6 Research Methodology 5
1.6.1 Research Method 5
1.6.2 Data Collection Method 5
2.0 Company Overview 6
2.1 Company Roots 6
2.2 Global Scope 6
2.3 Technology and Emerging Energy 6
2.4 Environment and Safety 7
2.5 Company Vision 7
2.6 Company Values 7
2.7 Ethical Practices 7
3.0 Ethical Practices at Chevron 9
3.1 Code of Ethics 9
3.2 Dissemination of Code of Ethics 9
3.3 Application of Code of Ethics 10
3.4 Training on Ethics 10
3.5 Management Support for Ethical Conduct 10
3.6 Reporting Ethical Misconduct 10
3.7 Protection of Employee after Reporting 11
3.8 Monitoring Ethical Misconduct 11
3.9 Disciplinary Methods 11
3.10 Reward System 11
3.11 Updating Ethical Guidelines 12
3.12 Previously Observed Unethical Conduct 12
3.13 Challenges in Enforcing Code of Ethics 12
3.14 Home Country versus Host Country 12
3.15 Management’s Perception about Code of Ethics 13
3.16 Employee Perception about Code of Ethics 13
4.0 Conclusion 14
References 15
Appendix 16
Executive Summary
The term paper on ‘Ethical State and Ethical Practices in CHEVRON’ has been made focusing on the outline of the Code of Ethics of the specific organization and how it is practiced in the organization.
The information was collected from primary and secondary research. Primary data was collected through survey which was used to determine response of both management and employee toward the code of ethics. Secondary data was collected through library research. The information gathered to understand the boundary addressed in the code of ethics as well as its application. It discusses the ways of how can this code be successfully communicated and executed
References: • Principles of Stakeholder Management, The Clarkson Centre for Business Ethics, 1999.