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OPTIMAL ETHICS SYSTEM CHECK-UP:
A Risk Management and Performance Quality Benchmarking Tool
From: Denis Collins (2009) Essentials of Business Ethics: How to Create Organizations of High Integrity
and Superior Performance (John Wiley & Sons); [email protected],
http://dcollins.faculty.edgewood.edu/
Benchmark the health of your organization’s ethics systems. Rate your organization against the
following 90 best practices in ethics management. Mark either “Yes, Sometimes, or No,”
according to your current situation. At the end, count your total “Yes” answers.
HIRING ETHICAL JOB CANDIDATES Yes Sometimes No
1. The importance of ethics is highlighted in our job listings.
2. Information is gathered and used in a way that does not discriminate
based on a person’s race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, or
disability.
3. Reference checks are conducted with a potential employee’s former
employer or supervisor.
4. Background checks, integrity tests, and personality tests are conducted
with potential employees.
5. Job finalists are asked to respond orally to potential ethical dilemmas.
6. Managers take into consideration a potential employee’s ethics when
making a final hiring decision.
7. When appropriate, alcohol, drug and polygraph tests are conducted.
Subtotal for Hiring Ethical Job Candidates, items 1 through 7
CODES OF ETHICS AND CONDUCT Yes Sometimes No
8. We have a short Code of Ethics, or Values Statement, that articulates
ethical expectations at work.
9. We have an extensive Code of Conduct that provides specific examples
of acceptable and unacceptable behaviors.
10. The Code of Ethics is mentioned in our organization’s strategic plan.
11. The Codes of Ethics and Conduct are publicly displayed and available.
12. Managers vocally support our Codes of Ethics and Conduct.
13. All employees are trained to implement our Codes of Ethics and
Conduct.
14. All employees participate in an annual ethics code survey to determine
how well our organization is living up to the code.
Subtotal for Codes of Ethics and Conduct, items 8 through 14
ETHICAL DECISION-MAKING Yes Sometimes No
15. Ethics is an important consideration in our decision-making process.
16. Employees are trained to use an ethical decision-making framework to
help them derive moral answers when issues arise.
17. Employees are comfortable engaging each other in an ethics discussion
when contentious issues arise.
Subtotal for Ethical Decision-Making, items 15 through 17
mailto:[email protected]wood.edu
http://dcollins.faculty.edgewood.edu/
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ETHICS TRAINING Yes Sometimes No
18. All employees receive ethics training annually as part of an ongoing
continuous improvement effort.
19. The ethics workshops are facilitated by someone our employees trust.
20. The workshops examine real-life work-related situations that are linked
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This document provides an overview of professional ethics and codes of ethics. It defines professional ethics as the ethical norms that guide decisions within a profession. Professional organizations often establish codes of ethics to provide guidance to members. An effective ethics program includes a written code, ethics officer, training, auditing and enforcement. Key aspects of implementing and overseeing an ethics program involve developing, communicating and enforcing the code, providing guidance on ethical issues, monitoring conduct, and measuring the program's effectiveness through methods like surveys and audits. Consistent enforcement is important for an ethics program to be effective.
This document discusses business ethics and provides guidance on establishing an ethical work environment. It defines ethics and explains why business ethics are important. It also outlines key features of an effective compliance and ethics program, the role of a corporate ethics officer, how management can influence employee behavior, and a seven step process for ethical decision making. Finally, it includes a ten item checklist for managers to establish an ethical work environment in their organization.
This document provides an overview of Miresco Network Sdn Bhd, including its corporate information, vision, mission, organizational structure, products, and contact details. The company was established in 2009 to specialize in nano-technology products. It aims to develop entrepreneurs and generate income for the Muslim community through high-tech products. The company believes in accountability, excellence, integrity and teamwork. It is committed to developing people, ethics, environmental protection, and good corporate governance.
This document provides Air Energi's code of business conduct. It outlines the company's vision, values, and commitments to stakeholders including shareholders, clients, employees, communities, and suppliers. It covers topics such as maintaining an inclusive and harassment-free workplace, health and safety, environmental protection, compliance with laws, and ethical business conduct. The code is intended to govern how Air Energi conducts business globally and ensure integrity and ethical standards are followed wherever it operates.
1 OPTIMAL ETHICS SYSTEM CHECK-UP A Risk Management .docxoswald1horne84988
1
OPTIMAL ETHICS SYSTEM CHECK-UP:
A Risk Management and Performance Quality Benchmarking Tool
From: Denis Collins (2009) Essentials of Business Ethics: How to Create Organizations of High Integrity
and Superior Performance (John Wiley & Sons); [email protected],
http://dcollins.faculty.edgewood.edu/
Benchmark the health of your organization’s ethics systems. Rate your organization against the
following 90 best practices in ethics management. Mark either “Yes, Sometimes, or No,”
according to your current situation. At the end, count your total “Yes” answers.
HIRING ETHICAL JOB CANDIDATES Yes Sometimes No
1. The importance of ethics is highlighted in our job listings.
2. Information is gathered and used in a way that does not discriminate
based on a person’s race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, or
disability.
3. Reference checks are conducted with a potential employee’s former
employer or supervisor.
4. Background checks, integrity tests, and personality tests are conducted
with potential employees.
5. Job finalists are asked to respond orally to potential ethical dilemmas.
6. Managers take into consideration a potential employee’s ethics when
making a final hiring decision.
7. When appropriate, alcohol, drug and polygraph tests are conducted.
Subtotal for Hiring Ethical Job Candidates, items 1 through 7
CODES OF ETHICS AND CONDUCT Yes Sometimes No
8. We have a short Code of Ethics, or Values Statement, that articulates
ethical expectations at work.
9. We have an extensive Code of Conduct that provides specific examples
of acceptable and unacceptable behaviors.
10. The Code of Ethics is mentioned in our organization’s strategic plan.
11. The Codes of Ethics and Conduct are publicly displayed and available.
12. Managers vocally support our Codes of Ethics and Conduct.
13. All employees are trained to implement our Codes of Ethics and
Conduct.
14. All employees participate in an annual ethics code survey to determine
how well our organization is living up to the code.
Subtotal for Codes of Ethics and Conduct, items 8 through 14
ETHICAL DECISION-MAKING Yes Sometimes No
15. Ethics is an important consideration in our decision-making process.
16. Employees are trained to use an ethical decision-making framework to
help them derive moral answers when issues arise.
17. Employees are comfortable engaging each other in an ethics discussion
when contentious issues arise.
Subtotal for Ethical Decision-Making, items 15 through 17
mailto:[email protected]wood.edu
http://dcollins.faculty.edgewood.edu/
2
ETHICS TRAINING Yes Sometimes No
18. All employees receive ethics training annually as part of an ongoing
continuous improvement effort.
19. The ethics workshops are facilitated by someone our employees trust.
20. The workshops examine real-life work-related situations that are linked
back to th.
This document provides an overview of professional ethics and codes of ethics. It defines professional ethics as the ethical norms that guide decisions within a profession. Professional organizations often establish codes of ethics to provide guidance to members. An effective ethics program includes a written code, ethics officer, training, auditing and enforcement. Key aspects of implementing and overseeing an ethics program involve developing, communicating and enforcing the code, providing guidance on ethical issues, monitoring conduct, and measuring the program's effectiveness through methods like surveys and audits. Consistent enforcement is important for an ethics program to be effective.
This document discusses business ethics and provides guidance on establishing an ethical work environment. It defines ethics and explains why business ethics are important. It also outlines key features of an effective compliance and ethics program, the role of a corporate ethics officer, how management can influence employee behavior, and a seven step process for ethical decision making. Finally, it includes a ten item checklist for managers to establish an ethical work environment in their organization.
This document provides an overview of Miresco Network Sdn Bhd, including its corporate information, vision, mission, organizational structure, products, and contact details. The company was established in 2009 to specialize in nano-technology products. It aims to develop entrepreneurs and generate income for the Muslim community through high-tech products. The company believes in accountability, excellence, integrity and teamwork. It is committed to developing people, ethics, environmental protection, and good corporate governance.
This document provides Air Energi's code of business conduct. It outlines the company's vision, values, and commitments to stakeholders including shareholders, clients, employees, communities, and suppliers. It covers topics such as maintaining an inclusive and harassment-free workplace, health and safety, environmental protection, compliance with laws, and ethical business conduct. The code is intended to govern how Air Energi conducts business globally and ensure integrity and ethical standards are followed wherever it operates.
Accenture is a global management consulting and outsourcing company with over 177,000 employees worldwide. The document discusses Accenture's business ethics and compliance program. It summarizes that Accenture takes business ethics, corporate governance, and transparency seriously. The program is designed to foster high ethical standards, prevent and address misconduct, and comply with legal standards. It also discusses Accenture's Code of Business Ethics and decision-making model to guide employees in ethical situations.
Here are my responses to the discussion questions:
1. No, it is not acceptable to give your boss a Rs 5000 gift to celebrate a birthday or holiday. That amount could be seen as an attempt to curry favor or gain an improper advantage.
2. No, it is not acceptable to accept a Rs 5000 gift from your boss to celebrate a birthday or holiday. Accepting expensive gifts from someone you report to could compromise your independence and objectivity.
3. Yes, there is an ethical problem with using your employer's copier for personal use without permission. Using company resources for personal benefit without approval constitutes misuse of company property.
4. Yes, it is wrong to browse the internet excessively while at
Credit Suisse outlines its sustainability policy and objectives across 7 areas: 1) Commitment to sustainable development and protecting the environment. 2) CEO and committee provide leadership and oversight, with goals defined across business areas. 3) Employees are responsible for sustainability in their work and receive training. 4) Success depends on stakeholder trust. 5) Products and services consider environmental and social risks and opportunities. 6) Infrastructure aims to reduce impacts and involve partners in standards. 7) Ongoing processes promote sustainability at all levels.
Ethical Problems in Business and it's SollutionsAbbasHaiderAli1
Ethical problems in business encompass a wide range of issues related to moral principles and conduct within the business context. These problems can include:
1. **Corporate Governance**: Issues related to the leadership and management of companies, including conflicts of interest, executive compensation, and board oversight.
2. **Employee Relations**: Concerns such as fair wages, workplace discrimination, harassment, and labor rights violations.
3. **Supply Chain Ethics**: Ensuring that suppliers and partners adhere to ethical standards in areas such as labor practices, environmental sustainability, and human rights.
4. **Consumer Protection**: Ensuring the safety, accuracy, and fairness of products and services offered to consumers, as well as transparent marketing and advertising practices.
5. **Environmental Responsibility**: Addressing the environmental impact of business operations, including pollution, resource depletion, and climate change.
6. **Financial Integrity**: Ensuring honesty and transparency in financial reporting, preventing fraud, insider trading, and unethical accounting practices.
7. **Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)**: Engaging in activities that benefit society beyond the scope of legal obligations, such as philanthropy, community development, and sustainable business practices.
Addressing ethical problems in business requires a combination of clear ethical guidelines, effective leadership, corporate policies and procedures, employee training, and external oversight mechanisms. Failure to address these issues can lead to reputational damage, legal consequences, and financial losses for businesses
Certainly, here's a more detailed description of some common ethical problems in business:
1. **Conflict of Interest**: Occurs when individuals or entities have competing interests that could potentially influence their decision-making, such as personal relationships, financial investments, or other affiliations.
2. **Whistleblowing**: The act of reporting unethical or illegal activities within an organization, which can create ethical dilemmas for employees who may fear retaliation or negative consequences for speaking out.
3. **Data Privacy**: Involves the ethical handling of customer or employee data, including issues such as data breaches, unauthorized access, and the misuse of personal information.
4. **Fair Competition**: Ensuring that businesses compete in a fair and ethical manner, avoiding practices such as price-fixing, collusion, or deceptive marketing tactics.
5. **Product Safety**: Ensuring that products are safe for consumers to use and that any risks or hazards are clearly communicated, avoiding the sale of defective or dangerous products.
6. **Workplace Diversity and Inclusion**: Promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace environment where all employees are treated fairly and respectfully, regardless of factors such as race, gender, or sexual orientation.
This document outlines Ambuja Cement's Code of Conduct and Business Ethics. It covers integrity in the workplace, business practices, and community. Key points include:
- The code applies to all employees and representatives and aims to ensure business is conducted with integrity.
- It prohibits bribery, corruption and discrimination, and promotes workplace health, safety, diversity and respect.
- Employees must protect company assets and information, and not abuse technology or social media.
- Gifts and hospitality must not be used to exert improper influence on business decisions.
- The company is committed to fair competition, accurate reporting, and managing community impacts responsibly.
The document is the UNAIDS Secretariat Competency Framework. It outlines the values, core competencies, and managerial competencies that are essential for all staff and managers at UNAIDS. The framework was developed through extensive consultation with staff and is meant to underpin the human resources strategy and be integrated into recruitment, staff development, and performance management. It links the competencies directly to UNAIDS' vision and guides daily work toward a results-based AIDS response.
Developing an Effective Ethics Program Zubair Bhatti
An organization needs an effective ethics program to ensure employees understand its values and comply with policies. There are two types of control systems - compliance oriented which uses rules and penalties, and values oriented which strives to develop shared values. Key elements of an ethics program include codes of conduct, codes of ethics, and statements of values. Developing and implementing an effective program requires identifying risk areas, communicating values and examples, and training employees to address ethical issues and find help resolving conflicts. Common mistakes are failing to understand program goals, lack of management support, and materials not addressing employee needs.
Internal control refers to measures that safeguard a cooperative's assets, ensure accurate financial reporting, and promote compliance. It is important for cooperatives to implement internal controls to:
1) Protect assets from theft or misuse and ensure resources are used appropriately.
2) Ensure accurate and reliable financial reporting.
3) Ensure compliance with laws and regulations to reduce penalties.
4) Maintain strong governance, clear roles and responsibilities, and adherence to rules and procedures.
5) Identify and mitigate risks to protect financial stability, reputation, and sustainability.
The document is Hyder Consulting PLC's 2014 Corporate Social Responsibility report which summarizes their CSR activities and achievements over the year. Some key points:
- Hyder supported 7 charities, donating £58,000 and raising over £126,000 total through employee donations and fundraising. Employees also volunteered over 5,300 hours to charitable causes.
- An independent benchmarking study rated Hyder as having good overall CSR performance, scoring 92% and placing third among peers. Hyder outperformed averages in environmental, social and governance practices.
- Hyder's history in water engineering and public health dates back to 1785, demonstrating its longstanding commitment to sustainable design and responsible business practices.
Corporate Social Responsibility in Management Technology and InnovationREFATHASAN7
This document presents information on corporate social responsibility in management, technology, and innovation. It defines corporate social responsibility and discusses how companies can positively influence society through CSR programs, philanthropy, and volunteer efforts. The document outlines strategies companies use, such as reducing emissions and using green power. It also discusses the importance of business ethics and how companies can build an ethical environment through transparency, fairness, training employees on ethics, and considering environmental impacts.
Why do Good Managers make Bad Ethical decisions?Shahzad Khan
This document discusses business ethics and the balance between morality and profitability. It provides examples of companies that have successfully balanced these two priorities through strong ethical leadership and cultures. The document outlines factors that can influence managers' ethical decision-making such as personal ethics, organizational culture, and unrealistic performance expectations. It also discusses how companies like Merck and Johnson & Johnson have translated their values into action during crises, prioritizing ethics over profits. In contrast, companies like Texas Instruments and Bristol Myers focused solely on financial goals rather than broader societal responsibilities.
Maintpartner Group Oy reaffirms its support of the UN Global Compact's Ten Principles regarding human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption. It describes actions taken to integrate the Global Compact into its strategy, culture, and operations. Maintpartner respects human rights as defined by the UN, supports fair treatment, and protects personal data in compliance with GDPR. It complies with labor laws and regulations, promotes occupational health and safety, and measures outcomes through personnel surveys. Maintpartner aims to minimize environmental impact and requires suppliers to comply with these principles. It follows deviations and improvement proposals. Maintpartner does not engage in corruption and has established ethical guidelines and supplier requirements regarding anti-corruption.
Aetrio Sdn Bhd is a construction company founded in 2016 with a vision to be the best construction company through dedication, experience, and disciplined employees. The company values delivering quality work, encouraging innovation, conducting business with integrity, ensuring safety, and developing committed employees. The organization chart shows departments including project management, finance, HR, and administration. The company culture focuses on treating employees like family by valuing their contributions and ideas. It provides employees a break room with food and drinks to recharge as well as a casual dress code for comfort.
What Is Environmental Social and Governance (ESG).pdfSoni Sharma
Environmental factors include a company's impact on the natural environment, such as its carbon emissions, energy consumption, and water usage. Social factors include a company's impact on society, such as its labor practices, human rights record, and community engagement. Governance factors include a company's internal governance structure, such as its board composition, executive compensation, and transparency.
This document discusses corporate governance, accountability, and corporate social responsibility. It begins by explaining how modern governance frameworks were developed in response to stakeholder pressures. It describes directors' fiduciary duties to shareholders and stakeholders. The document also discusses threats to good governance like conflicts of interest. It emphasizes the importance of developing an ethical corporate culture through codes of conduct and CSR programs. The motivations for CSR reporting are explained, and the pyramid of CSR illustrates different levels of CSR practice from performance-driven to stakeholder-driven.
TWOZAN Surveys is a specialized professional mapping and land surveying company. The Company was founded in 2004 with the main headquarter located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. We are licensed by the Saudi Council of Engineers (License no. 0/114) in our field of specialty. TWOZAN Surveys is also an ISO certified company (ISO-9001 and 14001) and member of Jeddah and Yanbu Chambers of Commerce.
Since its establishment, TWOZAN Surveys have steadily grown in size, level of experience, and reached the level to provide its clients with diverse professional and reliable services across Saudi Arabia and Gulf States. TWOZAN Surveys currently employs more than sixty employees applying state of the art surveying technology on a wide spectrum of projects and applications. We execute our projects according to the highest and most recognized world standards in all aspects of projects to deliver high quality, reliable and tailored geospatial solutions to our valued clients.
Our dynamic management approach and organization provides us with the opportunity to give special attention to each project we undertake. We manage our projects in accordance to the latest professional project management standards to ensure every project is completed successfully within its planned resources and constraints. The quality of our end products and services, and the total satisfaction of our clients are never compromised with any other gains.
The document summarizes Mitie Group plc's 2016 Sustainability Report. Some key highlights include:
- Mitie reduced its carbon footprint by 29% since 2010 and improved its net promoter score by 1% compared to last year.
- Ethical behavior, health and safety, employee satisfaction and retention, and corruption prevention were identified as the most material issues for both Mitie and its stakeholders based on a materiality analysis.
- Mitie obtained Carbon Trust Standard certification, demonstrating its leadership in sustainability. Employee engagement and developing a responsible supply chain also remain priorities.
This document provides information about work immersion and work ethics. It defines work immersion as an 80 hour hands-on experience for senior high school students to expose them to the actual workplace. The objectives of work immersion are listed. Work ethics are then defined as moral principles that guide work behavior. Positive work ethics like goal orientation and dedication are described, as well as factors that contribute to a good work ethic. The importance of understanding work ethics is also discussed.
Accenture is a global management consulting and outsourcing company with over 177,000 employees worldwide. The document discusses Accenture's business ethics and compliance program. It summarizes that Accenture takes business ethics, corporate governance, and transparency seriously. The program is designed to foster high ethical standards, prevent and address misconduct, and comply with legal standards. It also discusses Accenture's Code of Business Ethics and decision-making model to guide employees in ethical situations.
Here are my responses to the discussion questions:
1. No, it is not acceptable to give your boss a Rs 5000 gift to celebrate a birthday or holiday. That amount could be seen as an attempt to curry favor or gain an improper advantage.
2. No, it is not acceptable to accept a Rs 5000 gift from your boss to celebrate a birthday or holiday. Accepting expensive gifts from someone you report to could compromise your independence and objectivity.
3. Yes, there is an ethical problem with using your employer's copier for personal use without permission. Using company resources for personal benefit without approval constitutes misuse of company property.
4. Yes, it is wrong to browse the internet excessively while at
Credit Suisse outlines its sustainability policy and objectives across 7 areas: 1) Commitment to sustainable development and protecting the environment. 2) CEO and committee provide leadership and oversight, with goals defined across business areas. 3) Employees are responsible for sustainability in their work and receive training. 4) Success depends on stakeholder trust. 5) Products and services consider environmental and social risks and opportunities. 6) Infrastructure aims to reduce impacts and involve partners in standards. 7) Ongoing processes promote sustainability at all levels.
Ethical Problems in Business and it's SollutionsAbbasHaiderAli1
Ethical problems in business encompass a wide range of issues related to moral principles and conduct within the business context. These problems can include:
1. **Corporate Governance**: Issues related to the leadership and management of companies, including conflicts of interest, executive compensation, and board oversight.
2. **Employee Relations**: Concerns such as fair wages, workplace discrimination, harassment, and labor rights violations.
3. **Supply Chain Ethics**: Ensuring that suppliers and partners adhere to ethical standards in areas such as labor practices, environmental sustainability, and human rights.
4. **Consumer Protection**: Ensuring the safety, accuracy, and fairness of products and services offered to consumers, as well as transparent marketing and advertising practices.
5. **Environmental Responsibility**: Addressing the environmental impact of business operations, including pollution, resource depletion, and climate change.
6. **Financial Integrity**: Ensuring honesty and transparency in financial reporting, preventing fraud, insider trading, and unethical accounting practices.
7. **Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)**: Engaging in activities that benefit society beyond the scope of legal obligations, such as philanthropy, community development, and sustainable business practices.
Addressing ethical problems in business requires a combination of clear ethical guidelines, effective leadership, corporate policies and procedures, employee training, and external oversight mechanisms. Failure to address these issues can lead to reputational damage, legal consequences, and financial losses for businesses
Certainly, here's a more detailed description of some common ethical problems in business:
1. **Conflict of Interest**: Occurs when individuals or entities have competing interests that could potentially influence their decision-making, such as personal relationships, financial investments, or other affiliations.
2. **Whistleblowing**: The act of reporting unethical or illegal activities within an organization, which can create ethical dilemmas for employees who may fear retaliation or negative consequences for speaking out.
3. **Data Privacy**: Involves the ethical handling of customer or employee data, including issues such as data breaches, unauthorized access, and the misuse of personal information.
4. **Fair Competition**: Ensuring that businesses compete in a fair and ethical manner, avoiding practices such as price-fixing, collusion, or deceptive marketing tactics.
5. **Product Safety**: Ensuring that products are safe for consumers to use and that any risks or hazards are clearly communicated, avoiding the sale of defective or dangerous products.
6. **Workplace Diversity and Inclusion**: Promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace environment where all employees are treated fairly and respectfully, regardless of factors such as race, gender, or sexual orientation.
This document outlines Ambuja Cement's Code of Conduct and Business Ethics. It covers integrity in the workplace, business practices, and community. Key points include:
- The code applies to all employees and representatives and aims to ensure business is conducted with integrity.
- It prohibits bribery, corruption and discrimination, and promotes workplace health, safety, diversity and respect.
- Employees must protect company assets and information, and not abuse technology or social media.
- Gifts and hospitality must not be used to exert improper influence on business decisions.
- The company is committed to fair competition, accurate reporting, and managing community impacts responsibly.
The document is the UNAIDS Secretariat Competency Framework. It outlines the values, core competencies, and managerial competencies that are essential for all staff and managers at UNAIDS. The framework was developed through extensive consultation with staff and is meant to underpin the human resources strategy and be integrated into recruitment, staff development, and performance management. It links the competencies directly to UNAIDS' vision and guides daily work toward a results-based AIDS response.
Developing an Effective Ethics Program Zubair Bhatti
An organization needs an effective ethics program to ensure employees understand its values and comply with policies. There are two types of control systems - compliance oriented which uses rules and penalties, and values oriented which strives to develop shared values. Key elements of an ethics program include codes of conduct, codes of ethics, and statements of values. Developing and implementing an effective program requires identifying risk areas, communicating values and examples, and training employees to address ethical issues and find help resolving conflicts. Common mistakes are failing to understand program goals, lack of management support, and materials not addressing employee needs.
Internal control refers to measures that safeguard a cooperative's assets, ensure accurate financial reporting, and promote compliance. It is important for cooperatives to implement internal controls to:
1) Protect assets from theft or misuse and ensure resources are used appropriately.
2) Ensure accurate and reliable financial reporting.
3) Ensure compliance with laws and regulations to reduce penalties.
4) Maintain strong governance, clear roles and responsibilities, and adherence to rules and procedures.
5) Identify and mitigate risks to protect financial stability, reputation, and sustainability.
The document is Hyder Consulting PLC's 2014 Corporate Social Responsibility report which summarizes their CSR activities and achievements over the year. Some key points:
- Hyder supported 7 charities, donating £58,000 and raising over £126,000 total through employee donations and fundraising. Employees also volunteered over 5,300 hours to charitable causes.
- An independent benchmarking study rated Hyder as having good overall CSR performance, scoring 92% and placing third among peers. Hyder outperformed averages in environmental, social and governance practices.
- Hyder's history in water engineering and public health dates back to 1785, demonstrating its longstanding commitment to sustainable design and responsible business practices.
Corporate Social Responsibility in Management Technology and InnovationREFATHASAN7
This document presents information on corporate social responsibility in management, technology, and innovation. It defines corporate social responsibility and discusses how companies can positively influence society through CSR programs, philanthropy, and volunteer efforts. The document outlines strategies companies use, such as reducing emissions and using green power. It also discusses the importance of business ethics and how companies can build an ethical environment through transparency, fairness, training employees on ethics, and considering environmental impacts.
Why do Good Managers make Bad Ethical decisions?Shahzad Khan
This document discusses business ethics and the balance between morality and profitability. It provides examples of companies that have successfully balanced these two priorities through strong ethical leadership and cultures. The document outlines factors that can influence managers' ethical decision-making such as personal ethics, organizational culture, and unrealistic performance expectations. It also discusses how companies like Merck and Johnson & Johnson have translated their values into action during crises, prioritizing ethics over profits. In contrast, companies like Texas Instruments and Bristol Myers focused solely on financial goals rather than broader societal responsibilities.
Maintpartner Group Oy reaffirms its support of the UN Global Compact's Ten Principles regarding human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption. It describes actions taken to integrate the Global Compact into its strategy, culture, and operations. Maintpartner respects human rights as defined by the UN, supports fair treatment, and protects personal data in compliance with GDPR. It complies with labor laws and regulations, promotes occupational health and safety, and measures outcomes through personnel surveys. Maintpartner aims to minimize environmental impact and requires suppliers to comply with these principles. It follows deviations and improvement proposals. Maintpartner does not engage in corruption and has established ethical guidelines and supplier requirements regarding anti-corruption.
Aetrio Sdn Bhd is a construction company founded in 2016 with a vision to be the best construction company through dedication, experience, and disciplined employees. The company values delivering quality work, encouraging innovation, conducting business with integrity, ensuring safety, and developing committed employees. The organization chart shows departments including project management, finance, HR, and administration. The company culture focuses on treating employees like family by valuing their contributions and ideas. It provides employees a break room with food and drinks to recharge as well as a casual dress code for comfort.
What Is Environmental Social and Governance (ESG).pdfSoni Sharma
Environmental factors include a company's impact on the natural environment, such as its carbon emissions, energy consumption, and water usage. Social factors include a company's impact on society, such as its labor practices, human rights record, and community engagement. Governance factors include a company's internal governance structure, such as its board composition, executive compensation, and transparency.
This document discusses corporate governance, accountability, and corporate social responsibility. It begins by explaining how modern governance frameworks were developed in response to stakeholder pressures. It describes directors' fiduciary duties to shareholders and stakeholders. The document also discusses threats to good governance like conflicts of interest. It emphasizes the importance of developing an ethical corporate culture through codes of conduct and CSR programs. The motivations for CSR reporting are explained, and the pyramid of CSR illustrates different levels of CSR practice from performance-driven to stakeholder-driven.
TWOZAN Surveys is a specialized professional mapping and land surveying company. The Company was founded in 2004 with the main headquarter located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. We are licensed by the Saudi Council of Engineers (License no. 0/114) in our field of specialty. TWOZAN Surveys is also an ISO certified company (ISO-9001 and 14001) and member of Jeddah and Yanbu Chambers of Commerce.
Since its establishment, TWOZAN Surveys have steadily grown in size, level of experience, and reached the level to provide its clients with diverse professional and reliable services across Saudi Arabia and Gulf States. TWOZAN Surveys currently employs more than sixty employees applying state of the art surveying technology on a wide spectrum of projects and applications. We execute our projects according to the highest and most recognized world standards in all aspects of projects to deliver high quality, reliable and tailored geospatial solutions to our valued clients.
Our dynamic management approach and organization provides us with the opportunity to give special attention to each project we undertake. We manage our projects in accordance to the latest professional project management standards to ensure every project is completed successfully within its planned resources and constraints. The quality of our end products and services, and the total satisfaction of our clients are never compromised with any other gains.
The document summarizes Mitie Group plc's 2016 Sustainability Report. Some key highlights include:
- Mitie reduced its carbon footprint by 29% since 2010 and improved its net promoter score by 1% compared to last year.
- Ethical behavior, health and safety, employee satisfaction and retention, and corruption prevention were identified as the most material issues for both Mitie and its stakeholders based on a materiality analysis.
- Mitie obtained Carbon Trust Standard certification, demonstrating its leadership in sustainability. Employee engagement and developing a responsible supply chain also remain priorities.
This document provides information about work immersion and work ethics. It defines work immersion as an 80 hour hands-on experience for senior high school students to expose them to the actual workplace. The objectives of work immersion are listed. Work ethics are then defined as moral principles that guide work behavior. Positive work ethics like goal orientation and dedication are described, as well as factors that contribute to a good work ethic. The importance of understanding work ethics is also discussed.
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Data-Driven Decision Making: Utilize data and analytics to make informed decisions that boost sales performance and market competitiveness.
Technology Integration: Explore the latest sales technologies and tools that can revolutionize your sales operations.
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Whether you are a sales rep, executive thought-leader, or student seeking your dream job. This presentation will catapult you into building an all-star LinkedIn profile to achieve success.
Building an-internet-marketing-strategic-planSet2Close
This document provides guidance on developing an effective internet marketing strategy. It discusses that an internet strategy requires understanding the internet environment, including customers, competitors and technology. It emphasizes that content is important and the "hippie period" of the web is over. An internet strategy should involve setting goals, reviewing the situation through internal and external analysis, and formulating the strategy through segmentation, targeting, positioning and planning implementation. Interactive marketing communication is also discussed as an important part of the strategy.
Brand Journalism - Making Your Brand Stand Out With ContentSet2Close
1. The document discusses brand journalism and how big brands like Cisco and Verizon are using content to humanize their brands.
2. It provides examples of Cisco's "The Network" and "My Networked Life" documentary series which tell stories with real people without overtly promoting Cisco.
3. The key lessons are that branded content works best when it focuses on readers rather than the brand, and that all companies can do brand journalism through various content types and by leveraging internal thought leaders.
Social Media Crash Course in Personal BrandingSet2Close
Julio Viskovich discusses how social media applies to your personal brand and also which tools and networks are best to leverage in order to build your personal brand.
This document discusses web metrics for social media marketing. It provides an overview of key concepts like ROI vs ROO, web analytics vs social analytics, and typical metrics used to measure social media and website performance. These include metrics like site traffic, campaign measures, search effectiveness, and social engagement on platforms like Facebook, Twitter, blogs and more. The document also outlines exercises for students to identify goals and metrics for a sample business using tools like Google Analytics and HootSuite reports.
This document provides an overview of tools discussed in class 3, including readings on the new anti-spam law in Canada and its impact on email marketers, the importance of blogger outreach for brands, when to use Facebook ads versus Google AdWords, and why it's important for brands to use social media management platforms like HootSuite. The document consists of slides presented by Julio Viskovich for the COMM464 class on the overview of discussion topics and tools.
Social Selling Presentation - SMS Summit Chicago 2014Set2Close
This presentation discusses the current state of b2b sale and how marketing teams need to change the way they support the sales team. They need to become "sellarketers". - Julio Viskovich
Personal Branding Workshop at UBC - Julio Viskovich, the Founder and Chief Consulting Officer at NexLevel Sales. Join Julio Viskovich (Sales Sensei from HootSuite) for a 60 minute workshop around building your personal brand on LinkedIn and Twitter.
The document provides three quotes about social selling and networking. Jill Rowley advises being an information concierge by providing prospects with the information they need. Koka Sexton suggests thinking of yourself as the CEO of your own agency called Me, Inc. Gary Vaynerchuk states you can attract a crowd not by being an extrovert but by demonstrating you care through your interactions.
rFactr's SocialPort is the only social sales enablement platform that empowers B2B sales reps of all skill levels to benefit from social selling. SocialPort provides the world's only medium build for sales from the ground up - from reporting activity to closing deals.
2. Set2Close Code of Ethics
Introduction
At Set2Close, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity and ethical
behavior. Our Code of Ethics provides a framework for our actions and decisions, ensuring we
operate responsibly, transparently, and in alignment with our mission and values. This Code applies
to all employees, managers, executives, and board members, guiding our conduct in all business
activities.
Core Principles
Integrity and Honesty
1.
We act with integrity and honesty in all interactions, maintaining transparency and
accountability in our business practices.
Respect and Fairness
2.
We treat all stakeholders with respect and fairness, fostering an inclusive and equitable
environment.
Social and Environmental Responsibility
3.
We are dedicated to creating a positive impact on society and the environment, integrating
these considerations into our decision-making processes at all levels.
Specific Commitments
Decision-Making
1.
Social and environmental considerations are woven into our decision-making framework at
all levels. We assess the potential impacts of our choices on employees, communities, and
the environment to ensure alignment with our mission and values.
Employee Training
2.
We provide comprehensive training programs that address social and environmental issues
relevant to our company and industry. This empowers our employees to make informed
decisions that contribute to our overall positive impact.
Manager Roles
3.
Our managers' job descriptions explicitly include responsibilities for social and
environmental performance. They are accountable for setting goals, tracking progress, and
fostering a culture of sustainability within their teams.
Performance Reviews
4.
Social and environmental performance is formally integrated into our employee
performance reviews. This reinforces the importance of these factors in individual and team
contributions.
Compensation and Executive Roles
5.
Our executive team members' compensation and job descriptions are linked to social and
environmental performance metrics. This ensures that leadership is incentivized to drive
positive change and achieve our sustainability goals.
Board of Directors Review
6.
Our Board of Directors regularly reviews our company's social and environmental
performance. They provide oversight and guidance to ensure we remain committed to our
mission and continuously improve our impact.
Stakeholder Engagement
7.
We have mechanisms to identify and engage traditionally underrepresented stakeholder
groups. Regular processes such as focus groups, surveys, and community meetings gather
information, and designated teams follow up on stakeholder feedback, reporting the results
to our Board of Directors.
Externalities Measurement
8.
We quantify our externalities in monetary terms and incorporate them into our financial
balances, ensuring a comprehensive view of our impact on society and the environment.
Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption
9.
We have a zero-tolerance policy towards bribery and corruption. Employees are trained to
recognize and avoid such practices, and any violations are subject to strict disciplinary
actions.
Reporting and Accountability
Whistleblower Protection
1.
We maintain a confidential reporting system that allows employees to report unethical
behavior without fear of retaliation. All reports are investigated thoroughly and appropriate
actions are taken.
Transparency
2.
We are committed to transparency in our operations and reporting. Our impact metrics and
progress towards sustainability goals are regularly published and accessible to all
stakeholders.
By adhering to this Code of Ethics, Set2Close strives to uphold the highest standards of ethical
conduct, fostering trust and integrity in all our business relationships and operations.