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OUR CORPORATE BELIEFS AND CODE OF CONDUCT |
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We believe that the only way to ensure
the success of our Company is to provide our customers with the highest
standard of service and products possible at competitive prices. |
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Our Company will pursue its business interests vigorously
and competitively and will aim to maximize growth and profitability by
every fair means at its disposal. It will not engage in the bribery of
any Government or other individual to obtain business. |
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We believe that our Company exists solely for the
benefit of its shareholders, its employees and the communities in which
it does business. We consider our company to be a joint venture between
the providers of the capital and the providers of labour and we believe
that the benefits derived from its existence should be shared equally between
these two groups. |
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Our Company will respect and observe the laws of
all countries in which it conducts business. |
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Our Company will observe strict compliance with
agreements made with business associates, employees and others whether
written or verbal unless or until changed by mutual agreement. This includes
payment for goods and services supplied no later than the due dates unless
extended by mutual agreement. We will pay interest on overdue balances
owed to suppliers unless extended by mutual agreement. We will pay interest
on overdue balances owed to suppliers unless extended by mutual agreement
and we will expect our customers to pay interest on overdue balances owed
by them to us. |
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Our Company will respect the right of every individual
to freedom of speech and expression and to freedom of association. |
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Our Company will support community efforts to alleviate
poverty and the suffering of the less fortunate in communities where we
conduct business. We will direct our assistance to the elderly, the handicapped
and to the children who are unable to do for themselves and we will assist
the able bodied providing they are willing to work to achieve their goals.
We will not support laziness, slovenly appearance or lewd behavior. |
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Our Company will support and protect the enviroment.
It will not invest in or associate with any business or group that it knows
to be involved in activity that is harmful to the environment. |
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Our Company will maintain a neutral position on
political issues but will not restrict its employees from belonging to
or supporting any political party of their choice. |
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