Marketing & Selling
Zener F&S will compete in the global marketplace on the basis of the merits of our products and services. We will sell our products and services honestly and will not pursue any sale that requires us to act unlawfully or in violation of these standards. In making comparisons to competitors, care must be taken to avoid disparaging a competitor through inaccurate statements.
All persons acting on behalf of Zener F&S will abide by the laws relating to improper payments.
Business gifts that are customary and reasonable in frequency and value are generally permitted. A gift is never permitted if intended in exchange for favourable treatment or if prohibited by the policies of the recipient or his/her employer.
Zener F&S will not offer or pay any bribe.
Protecting Information Belonging to Others
Zener F&S respects the legitimate proprietary rights and trade secrets of our customers, suppliers, and third parties. In the highly competitive global marketplace, gathering information about our competitors and competing products and services is a necessary and routine element of business. In gathering competitive information, Zener F&S will not utilize any improper means such as theft or deception. Personal information collected from customers, suppliers and other visitors to Zener F&S’s internet and other sites will be protected in accordance with all applicable laws.
IN BRIEF...
We design, manufacture, and service our products so that the rest of theworld can depend on them.
We compete on the merits of our products and services.
We sell our products and services honestly.
We protect Zener F&S’s assets.
Protecting Company Assets
Zener F&S’s assets, including tangible assets (such as facilities, money, equipment, and information technology systems) and intangible assets (such as intellectual property, trade secrets, invention disclosures, sensitive business and technical information, computer programs, and business and manufacturing know-how) will be used properly and as authorized by management.
Zener F&S’s assets will not be used for personal gain. All business transactions must be authorized
by management and comply with delegations of signature authority and processes for internal review and approval.
Accuracy of Records
All assets, liabilities, revenues, expenses, and business transactions must be completely and accurately recorded on Zener F&S’s books and records, in accordance with applicable law, accepted accounting principles, and established Zener F&S financial policies and procedures. Budget proposals and economic evaluations must fairly represent all information relevant to the decision being requested or recommended. No secret or unrecorded cash funds or other assets will be established or maintained for any purpose.
Zener F&S will advise customers and suppliers of errors and promptly correct the error through credits, refunds or other mutually acceptable means.
Government Procurement
Zener F&S will comply with governmental procurement laws and rules as they apply around the world. Zener F&S will take special care to comply with the unique and special rules that apply to contracting with the U.S. Government. At all times, Zener F&S will follow all governmental rules around the world in relation to fair competition, will honour restrictions applying to governmental employees (e.g., gifts and emploment), will deliver products and services that conform to specifications, will adhere to government accounting and pricing requirements, will claim only allowable costs, and will ensure the accuracy of data submitted.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Zener F&S will treat employees and applicants for employment fairly, based only on factorsrelated to Zener F&S’s legitimate business interests. Zener F&S strives to assure that it has an enduring competitive advantage in the quality and talent of its workforce..
Workplace Environment
Zener F&S is committed to providing its employees a workplace that is free from known safety and health hazards, and a work environment free from discrimination, harassment, or personal behaviour not conducive to a productive work climate. Zener F&S entities will abide by applicable laws and regulations regarding possession or use of alcohol, drugs, and other controlled substances. Zener F&S prohibits employees and others from being intoxicated while on company premises. Zener F&S prohibits the use, sale, purchase, transfer, possession or presence in one’s system of controlled drugs while on company premises. This prohibition, of course, does not apply to drugs which are medically prescribed and used lawfully.
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- We keep accurate and complete records.
- We strictly follow the special rules of government procurement.
- We treat each other fairly and with respect.
- We relentlessly pursue workplace safety.