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ABC Corporation's Ethics Policy
Associates of ABC Corporation are encouraged to display integrity, responsibility, and honesty in
all dealings with the public and each other.
Please read the definitions below for detailed information about violations of ABC Corporation's policies and principles:
Accounting and Auditing
The unethical systematic recording and analysis of the business and financial transactions associated with generally accepted accounting practices. Examples include:
- misstatement of revenues,
- misstatement of expenses,
- misstatement of assets,
- misapplications of GAAP principles,
- wrongful transactions
Conflict of Interest
ABC Corporation defines a conflict of interest as any situation in which a person has a private or personal interest sufficient to appear to influence the objective exercise of his or her official duties. Examples include:
- inappropriate vendor relations,
- inappropriate vendor relations,
- bribery,
- misuse of confidential information,
- inappropriate customer relations
Discrimination or Harassment
ABC Corporation defines discrimination or harassment as uninvited and unwelcome verbal or physical conduct directed at an employee because of his or her sex, religion, ethnicity, or beliefs. Examples include:
- bias in hiring,
- bias in assignments,
- wrongful termination,
- bias in promotions,
- bias in educational decisions,
- unfair compensation,
- inappropriate language
Violation of Policy
Willful or innocent actions that are in direct violation of company policy, procedures, code of conduct, and/or implied contractual responsibilities. Examples include:
- non- disclosure agreements,
- hiring standards,
- safety,
- Internet usage,
- corporate guidelines
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