Ethics…………… At A&A Computers By: Selina Francis March, 2008

Ethics……………

At A&A Computers

By: Selina FrancisMarch, 2008

The meaning of the word “Ethics”..

Ethics:

Sincere

Frank

TruthfulTruthful

Direct

Open

Straightforward

Decent

Proper

HonestHonest

Right

Just

Principles

Standards

Moral ValuesMoral Values

Beliefs

Morals

Ideals

The meaning of the word “Ethics”..

They are the standards of conduct that we use to guide our behavior.

These standards are partly based on core values such as Honesty, Respect and Trust.

They can also be learned directly from our leaders, supervisors and co-workers.

Business Ethics of A&A Computers…(Refer our Website)

We believe in open, ethical, and non-discriminatory business practices. We will treat each of our suppliers, clients and employees in a respectful, fair, and above-board manner.

We believe that our business is built on the collective talents of our employees.

We strive to develop local expertise.


Our business will be run in a manner that allows us to make a fair profit.

We commit ourselves to keeping up with the business techniques and technologies that will allow us to provide better services for our clients, and better working conditions for our employees.


TRUTH

We emphasize on doing “what iswhat is rightright”, not just “What isWhat is ProfitableProfitable”

RESPECT+1.

PROFIT2.

Business Ethics of A&A Computers…

Who is to act Ethically?.... Every person at A&A has to act ethically.

Each one of us is responsible for his or her own actions, including being ethical.

The following 3R’s will point us in the right ethical direction:

1. Respect2. Responsibility3. Results.


Discussion:

What do we mean by “Respect”?


1st “R” - Respect It is an attitude that must be applied to people,

company resources and your environment.

Respect includes behaviors such as:

Treating every one (i.e. customers, co-workers, vendors, e.t.c) with dignity and courtesy.

Using company supplies, equipment, time and money appropriately, efficiently and for business.

Protecting and improving your work environment, and abiding by laws, rules and regulations that exist.


Discussion:

What do we mean by “Responsibility”?


2nd “R” - Responsibility Every one has a responsibility to customers, co-

workers, company and oneself.

Responsibility includes behaviuors such as:

Providing, timely high-quality work and service.

Working collaboratively and carrying your share of the load.

Meeting all performance expectations and adding value.


Discussion:

What do we mean by “Result”?


3rd “R” – Results When we attain results, we have to understand that the

way these results are attained – “the means” - are equally important to the ultimate goals – “the ends”.

We are expected to get results for our company and for our customers legally and morally by being ethical.

If we lose sight of the distinction, we jeopardize our job, our business and our career.


However, to be able to act ethically will depend very much on your integrityintegrity to the company.

The company includes yourself, your co-worker, customer, the supplier, e.t.c


You can measure the degree of your integrity to the company by asking yourself the following questions:

Do you feel good about your work?

Do you consider your employment as more than just a “job”?

Do you feel good about the integrity of A&A?


In most cases we don’t do what is right due to the following common excuses:

– “No one will know”.– “It is not my job”.– “Everyone else does it”– “Nobody will care”.– “The boss does it”.– “That is close enough”. – “I don’t have time to do it right”.– “Rules are meant to be broken”.– Etc.


We can avoid these excuses by:

– Considering the 3R’s Business ethics: Respect, Responsibility and Results.

– Preserving our integrity; not to take for granted whatever circumstances are around us.

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Ethics…………… At A&A Computers By: Selina Francis March, 2008