For this week $4$ assignment, you are the leader of E$-$MAGINE Biomedical and have been asked to create your company$$s code of ethics. Remember, the code of ethics sets the standards, guiding actions that move the company$$s mission forward. The code of ethics and code of conduct are similar because they both serve as guiding principles for decisions made.

E$-$MAGINE Biomedical Statement of Our Core Values

Company Vision

E$-$MAGINE Biomedical$$s vision is to be the premier healthcare product manufacturer. We dedicate ourselves to be the supplier of choice.

Statement of Quality

Quality is a way of life, means of survival and growth at E$-$MAGINE Biomedical. E$-$MAGINE prides itself on the fact that it has no quality assurance department. All employees are responsible for the quality of the product that is designed and produced. All employees are empowered to have input in the design and manufacturing of each unit and have the authority to stop production if something is not correct.

Mission

E$-$MAGINE Biomedical$$s mission is to produce and continually develop high$-$end quality healthcare products while fostering a climate where adaptive and advanced technologies can thrive. We will always strive to service our customers with the utmost integrity.

Below are several key considerations when creating your company$$s code of ethics. Use a Microsoft Word document to complete this assignment and adequately cover each of the $10$ topics listed above when crafting your code of ethics.

Formatting and References

You are required to have at least $1$ reference or resource to help you develop your Code of Ethics.

When conducting research for this assignment, remember to cite resources using APA in$-$text citations and provide an APA formatted reference page. Paragraph format, bullet point, or numbered listings are acceptable formatting.

Key Considerations when developing your code of ethics:

Determine your purpose for writing a company code of ethics.

List out traits that guide behavior $($ex: integrity, honesty$)$

How do you intend to improve upon and$/$or maintain relationships with individuals?

Develop a set of statements that guide actions to meet company expectations.

Create clear guidelines to be used in day$-$to$-$day operations.

Develop your code of ethics for each of these $10$ areas by writing a complete statement describing how each area is addressed.

If you would like to look at a real$-$world example, REI's Factory Code of ConductLinks to an external site. is well$-$known in the industry. Use REI's Factory Code of Conduct only as an example. Be creative in writing your Code of Ethics.

Transparency

Non$-$Discrimination

Harassment or Abuse

Recruitment and Hiring

Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining

Hours of Work

Compensation

Health and Safety

Environment

Community