Section 3 : Our Relationship with the Company 11
Section 3 : Our Relationship with the Company
By working for an entity within the Company , we have an obligation to always do what ’ s best for the Company . We recognize the trust and confidence placed in us and should always act with integrity and honesty .
We avoid conflicts of interest .
If you are in a situation in which competing loyalties could cause you to pursue a personal benefit for you , your friends , family , or associated business at the expense of the Company , you may be facing a conflict of interest . We should avoid conflicts of interest .
When facing a potential conflict of interest , ask yourself :
QUESTION : Does this relationship or situation create an incentive for me , or is it perceived by others to create an incentive for me , to benefit myself , my friends , my family , or an associated business at the expense of the Company ?
ANSWER :
QUESTION : Could this relationship or situation harm my reputation , negatively impact my ability to do my job at the Company , or potentially harm the Company ?
If the answer to any of these questions is “ yes ” or even “ maybe ,” the relationship or situation is likely to create a conflict of interest , and you should avoid it .
QUESTION : Could this relationship or situation embarrass the Company or me if it showed up on the front page of a newspaper , on the local news station , or online ?