NORDSTROM, INC. CODE OF BUSINESS CONDUCT AND ETHICS FOR THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (Approved by the Board of Directors on November 17, 2010) At Nordstrom, great value is placed on providing exceptional service. Nordstrom is proud of its reputation for integrity and honesty and is committed to these core values. Enhancing and maintaining Nordstrom’s reputation depends on adhering to the highest standards of conduct in all business endeavors. Nordstrom Directors have a responsibility
Words: 1078 - Pages: 5
Corporate Governance Services Suggested Guidelines for Writing a Code of Ethics/Conduct Writing a Code of Ethics/Conduct Companies that follow both the letter and the spirit of the law by taking a “value-based” approach to ethics and compliance may have a distinct advantage in the marketplace. Give the average employee a legalistic “thou shall not….” code, and a negative response is almost guaranteed. Give employees a document that states clearly and concisely the company’s expectations
Words: 1884 - Pages: 8
® Academy o/ Management Executive. 2004. Vol. 18. No. 2 Business ethics and customer stakeholders O.C. Ferrell A common view of the firm holds that employees, customers, shareholders, and suppliers are key organizational stakeholders.^ While obligations to these stakeholders are sometimes considered to be motivated by organizational self-interest, the ethical perspective asserts the rightness or wrongness of specific firm actions independently of any social or stakeholder obligations.^ Customers
Words: 2793 - Pages: 12
CONTRIBUTION Toward applied Islamic business ethics: responsible halal business Muatasim Ismaeel UniKL Business School, University of Kuala Lumpur (UniKL), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and 1090 Katharina Blaim Faculty of Business and Economics, University of Eichstaett/Ingolstadt, Ingolstadt, Germany Abstract Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to explore the opportunities of using halal regulation and certification as a mechanism for applying Islamic business ethics in contemporary world. Design/methodology/approach
Words: 5227 - Pages: 21
Build Trust and Credibility The success of our business is dependent on the trust and confidence we earn from our employees, customers and shareholders. We gain credibility by adhering to our commitments, displaying honesty and integrity and reaching company goals solely through honorable conduct. It is easy to say what we must do, but the proof is in our actions. Ultimately, we will be judged on what we do. When considering any action, it is wise to ask: will this build trust and credibility
Words: 2900 - Pages: 12
Business Uses and Ethical Ramifications of Social Media Use by Physicians Traci L Buxton Salem International University Abstract Social media is a rapidly growing and evolving driver of patient engagement and social change on a local, national and global scale. The impact of patient education and engagement through social media interaction is felt throughout the health care system and health care institutions and providers are adapting rapidly to accommodate the needs of an informed, involved
Words: 3060 - Pages: 13
action through programs and a focus on environmental stewardship, activities to benefit society, and a commitment to build shareholder value by making Company Q a truly sustainable company Build Trust and Credibility The success of our business is dependent on the trust and confidence we earn from our employees, customers and shareholders. We gain credibility by adhering to our commitments, displaying honesty and integrity and reaching company goals solely through honorable conduct. It
Words: 2892 - Pages: 12
you can. S1, 2015 Exam Information: Minimum Requirements to pass this Unit of Study: You must obtain a mark of at least 45% on the final examination to be eligible for a pass in this unit. This is non-negotiable!!!! 3 S1, 2015 Exam Information: Exam comprises 2 Parts: Part A is MCQ = 50 marks Part B are Short Answer Questions = 50 marks Total 100 marks All topics are examinable except: Introduction to Auditing (lecture 1) Ethics, Independence and Corporate
Words: 2415 - Pages: 10
Contents Assignment of monetary value 3 Whistle-blowing 9 Competitor Intelligence 13 Business Ethics 16 Is business ethics important, if so why? 16 Assignment of monetary value Utilitarianism and cost-benefit analysis are indispensable tools, in the situations where people have to make decisions. In a free society, individuals, or voluntary associations of individuals (whether corporations, nonprofits, households, or informal gatherings) often need to make decisions
Words: 4461 - Pages: 18
NAME: MUUYA TAURAI W REG NO: RO96900X PROGRAMME: HACC4 COURSE: PROFESSIONAL VALUES ETHICS AND ATTITUDES LECTURER: MR T WARINDA SUBMISSION DATE: 11/10/2012 According to the Business dictionary it defines code of ethics as, ‘a written set of guidelines issued by an organisation to its workers and management to help them conduct their actions in accordance with its primary values and ethical standards’. This means that all the members of organisation should adhere
Words: 2532 - Pages: 11
