Examples of Code of ethics
Stephanie P. Bognot
PRINMAN
McDonald's Code of Ethics for Employees
The code of ethics that McDonald's employees are expected to abide by is covered in the corporation's Standards of Business Conduct document. Each year, all employees must sign a document certifying that they've read the document and will follow its precepts. Employees also attend training related to the ethical standards. The document is 40-plus pages and covers six themes.
1. Obligations to Customers
McDonald's fosters an ethical obligation to provide clean, hygienic restaurants; child-friendly toys; and a safe atmosphere for all customers. This means that safety standards for food and toys should match or exceed government standards. The obligation includes ensuring that all advertising is honest and tasteful, and that confidential information is not shared.
2. Obligations to Employees
McDonald's standards booklet includes a section on providing a positive experience for its employees. For example, employees are encouraged to report misconduct without fear of retaliation. The work environment should be positive and fair, free of harassment and violence. Harassment can include sexual harassment, racial jokes and offensive comments. The corporation believes in diversity and treating all employees equally, according to the ethics code.
3. Corporate System
McDonald's believes that its corporations and employees have an ethical obligation to act in the best interest of McDonald's itself -- and not for personal gain. Owners and operators of McDonald's restaurants should act independently but with integrity, following all relevant laws and safety guidelines. Suppliers should also be treated fairly.
4. Ethical Guidelines
The corporate standards book includes a section on ethical guidelines for dealing with McDonald's assets. These obligations include protecting the intellectual property of McDonald's and its assets. For example, employees shouldn't use company computers to transmit illegal
PRINMAN
McDonald's Code of Ethics for Employees
The code of ethics that McDonald's employees are expected to abide by is covered in the corporation's Standards of Business Conduct document. Each year, all employees must sign a document certifying that they've read the document and will follow its precepts. Employees also attend training related to the ethical standards. The document is 40-plus pages and covers six themes.
1. Obligations to Customers
McDonald's fosters an ethical obligation to provide clean, hygienic restaurants; child-friendly toys; and a safe atmosphere for all customers. This means that safety standards for food and toys should match or exceed government standards. The obligation includes ensuring that all advertising is honest and tasteful, and that confidential information is not shared.
2. Obligations to Employees
McDonald's standards booklet includes a section on providing a positive experience for its employees. For example, employees are encouraged to report misconduct without fear of retaliation. The work environment should be positive and fair, free of harassment and violence. Harassment can include sexual harassment, racial jokes and offensive comments. The corporation believes in diversity and treating all employees equally, according to the ethics code.
3. Corporate System
McDonald's believes that its corporations and employees have an ethical obligation to act in the best interest of McDonald's itself -- and not for personal gain. Owners and operators of McDonald's restaurants should act independently but with integrity, following all relevant laws and safety guidelines. Suppliers should also be treated fairly.
4. Ethical Guidelines
The corporate standards book includes a section on ethical guidelines for dealing with McDonald's assets. These obligations include protecting the intellectual property of McDonald's and its assets. For example, employees shouldn't use company computers to transmit illegal