Ethical principles governing global principles
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This document outlines ethical principles for group members and facilities, including prohibiting forced labor, child labor, abuse, and discrimination. It requires compliance with wage, hour, health, safety and environmental laws. The principles must be communicated to employees and efforts made to educate them periodically. Bribery to gain competitive advantage is not tolerated. Freedom of association for employees is recognized. Ethical issues in global business discussed include improper marketing practices, labor abuses, corruption, and differing views on bribery across cultures. Improving ethics involves respecting fundamental international rights.
![ 7. Acceptance of Advantages - Will not tolerate Facilities who
do not conduct business in an ethical and proper manner or who
use bribes, kickbacks or provide gifts, favors, or services to gain a
competitive advantage .
8. Environmental Impact - Maintains a commitment to sound
environmental programs and practices and encourages the
reduction and recycling of waste. Facilities must comply with all
applicable laws relating to the environment and dispose of toxic
materials in a controlled and safe manner. To that end, Company
seeks to conduct business with Facilities who are equally
dedicated to pursuing continuous efforts to improve the
compatibility of its operations with the environment.
9. Freedom of Association - Company recognizes all
employees' right to choose [or not] to affiliate with legally
sanctioned organizations or associations without unlawful
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Ethical principles governing global principles
- 1. Group Members 1. Athif Abdul Azeez
- 2. Ethical Principles 1. Forced Labour - There will not be any use of forced, prison or indentured labor in the production of. All employment, including overtime, shall be on a voluntary basis. 2. Child Labour - The use of child labor is prohibited. No person shall be employed in a factory that produces or manufactures any at an age younger than sixteen, or younger than the age for completing compulsory education in the country of manufacture where such age is higher. 3. Working Hours and Compensation - Facilities must comply with all applicable national and local wage and hour laws, including minimum wage laws, or shall be consistent with the prevailing industry wage standards, if higher. Employee benefits shall be provided in accordance with national and local requirements.
- 3. 4. Health and Safety - Facilities shall ensure that all employees have a healthy and safe environment, including in dormitories, where provided. expects all Facilities to promote an awareness of health and safety issues to their employees including issues surrounding fire prevention, emergency evacuation, proper use of safety equipment, basic first-aid and the proper use and disposal of hazardous waste materials. 5. Abuse; Discrimination - Facility employees shall be treated with dignity and respect. No employee shall be subject to abuse, cruel or unusual disciplinary practices or discrimination in employment or hiring on the grounds of race, religion, origin, political affiliation, sexual preference, age or gender. 6. Communication of Principles - Facilities will communicate these principles to employees in an appropriate oral and written fashion and will undertake efforts to educate employees about these principles on a periodic basis.
- 4. 7. Acceptance of Advantages - Will not tolerate Facilities who do not conduct business in an ethical and proper manner or who use bribes, kickbacks or provide gifts, favors, or services to gain a competitive advantage . 8. Environmental Impact - Maintains a commitment to sound environmental programs and practices and encourages the reduction and recycling of waste. Facilities must comply with all applicable laws relating to the environment and dispose of toxic materials in a controlled and safe manner. To that end, Company seeks to conduct business with Facilities who are equally dedicated to pursuing continuous efforts to improve the compatibility of its operations with the environment. 9. Freedom of Association - Company recognizes all employees' right to choose [or not] to affiliate with legally sanctioned organizations or associations without unlawful interference.
- 5. Ethical Issues in Global Business Marketing and safety practices Improper use in the Third World of baby milk formula manufactured by Nestle, the gas leak from a Union Carbide plant in Bhopal Sweatshop and labor abuse Corruption Coco cola Bribery Its immoral in America but in Saudi Arabia its moral in business
- 6. Improving Global Business Ethics Fundamental International Rights The right to physical movement The right to ownership of property The right to freedom from torture The right to a fair trial The right to nondiscrimination The right to physical security The right to freedom of speech and association 8. The right to minimal education 9. The right to political participation 10. The right to subsistence 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
- 7. Thank You