Business codes of ethics
Jesus Cervantes
PHL/323
10/18/11
Dr. James Moffett

Write a general information paragraph on the company, including its mission statement.

I’m currently employed at In and Out burger. In and Out has been open since 1948 and was founded by Harry and Esther Snyder. The Snyder’s philosophy was simple “Give customers the freshest, highest quality foods you can buy and provide them with friendly service in a sparkling clean environment.” These principles are words we as associates still work for.

* * * Why might the organization need to modify their existing code of ethics? Consider how you might modify the code if you were the new CEO and how you would implement the changes. * * * * In and out has been very successful since their first store open in 1948. There are now 258 locations since March of 2011, all in the south western of the Unites States, California, Arizona, Utah, Nevada, Texas. In and Out is privately own, and all associates are treated like family. These relationships, traditions, and commitment to the company’s philosophies continue to make In and Out a very special place to work. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * What possible reactions to the code are to be expected from employees and managers? What effects does the organizational culture have on the acceptance of the code? * * * * All employees or what we are consider working at In and Out is associates are expected to follow out the mission purpose statement which is to “Providing the freshest, highest quality foods and services for a profit and a spotless, sparkling environment whereby the customer is our most important asset. Providing a team oriented atmosphere whereby goal setting and communication exist and to provide excellent training and development for all of our associates. Assisting all community's in our market place to become stronger, better and safer places to live” Managers are the enforcers to make sure associates are following the company’s mission purpose statement and make sure it gets accomplished correctly by greeting every customer you personally have not yet greeted, saying please and thank, smile regardless of the situation. The effect that the code has on the organizational culture is a positive effect. We as associates love working there, we love going into work, our friendly environment makes another person day that may not be having a great day. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

What is the effect of the code on the organization?

What makes the code of ethics for In and Out is our mission purpose statement, having respect, being honest, having integrity, living up to the core values of the business and the philosophy of the Mr. and Mrs. Snyder. The code has a great deal of positive effects on the organization. Prior associates and associates currently working there that has lived up to the company’s code of ethics have made the company extremely successful. The company is private owned, all building are own not financed. In and Out has on average opened 4 stores per year in the last 63 years, which brings thousands of jobs to help the economy. Every associate follows the code, not only does the code make the business successful but also helps an associate be a better person.

Summarize the results of your systematic analysis or inquiry into the code of ethics of this organization.

In conclusion every business has a code of conduct and a mission purpose statement it’s up to the managers and wanting of the associates to follow it. In and Out being privately own has helped a lot to keep the philosophy of the original owners alive after their death. The most important asset to In and Out be the customers and every business that wants to be successful needs to build their mission purpose statement and what’s going to make the business successful.

References

http://www.in-n-out.com/history.asp http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_the_mission_statement_of_in_n_out * * * * * *