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Critique of Southwire Ethics Policy University of Phoenix

A critical review of Southwire's ethics policy, analyzing its strengths and weaknesses.

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    Ethics 1 Critique of Southwire Ethics Policy University of Phoenix Critically evaluate Southwire's ethical policies and practices, including their effectiveness in promoting a culture of ethics within the company. How do their programs, such as the 'Whistleblower' and 'Just Ask' policies, contribute to ensuring compliance and fostering ethical behavior at all levels? In your response, discuss the strengths and weaknesses of Southwire's ethical initiatives. (Word count: 800 - 1000

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    Ethics 2 Introduction The Southwire Company is North America’s leading manufacturer of wire and cable. Southwire maintains and publishes manuscripts detailing the organizations commitment to ethics. The manuscript can be accessed via the company website and through printed documentation within the company. Southwire entitles the company’s code of ethics as “Do the Right Thing”; the policy ensures that business at Southwire is conducted in a manner that meats ethical expectations (Southwire, 2010). Southwire’s commitment to “Doing the Right Thing” extends beyond legal expectations. The company website states “o ur goal is to expand our employee ethics training so that every employee gets an ethics refresher course every two years ” (Southwire, p. 1, 2010). Southwire’s commitment to ethical practices is above standard and easily identifiable throughout business operations. Southwire The Southwire Company was established in 1950 in rural Western Georgia; the company currently employs around 4000 people worldwide (Southwire, 2010). The company’s main revenue is generated from the sale of wire and cable used to transmit electricity. Southwire’s commitment to excellence and leadership of the electrical industry is unparalleled by their competitors. Few ethical problems have plagued Southwire during the company’s 60 year history. The organizations commitment to ethics is rooted in privately owned family business that understands the importance of sustainability . Countless documents within the Southwire organization continually remind employees of the company’s commitment to ethical practices.

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