Ethical principles for an Firm

Highly ethical organizations establish clear ethical principles and guidelines. Environmentally sound business practices Transmission of purpose Honesty and fairness Individual responsibility Commitment to a better society Supreme stakeholder involvement

 Environmentally sound business practices like, Clean Air Acts of 1970 and 1990. Water Pollution Control Act of 1972: Pesticide Control Act of 1972: etc.

 Transmission of purpose: A business should communicate its purpose clearly to all stakeholders. Your organizations purpose should be included in statements of your mission, vision, and core values.

Honesty and fairness: employment, product pricing, financial reporting, profit distribution etc

 Individual responsibility: an organization must have ethical individual employees in order to be ethical as a whole.

 Commitment to a better society contributing to charitable organizations and other causes decreases profit,such behavior will benefit the company by doing good for society as a whole.

 Supreme stakeholder involvement

Maintaining ethical principles

Lead by example. Exercise an open-door policy. Actively listen. Decipher feedback.

A corporate code of ethics

It is a formal statement that defines a companys ethical standards for all activities. The code should consist of broad ideals, such as being honest, as well as specific guidelines, such as sexual harassment policies and consequences for specific ethical behavior.

1 Determine a purpose. 2 Establish a committee. 3 Verify existing principles and codes. 4 Emphasize clarity. 5 Launch the code. 6 Obtain feedback. 7 Pursue resolution to negative feedback.

SPIRIT OF WIPRO
The Spirit of Wipro represents core values of Wipro. 1. Intensity to Win Make customers successful Team, innovate and excel 2. Act with Sensitivity Respect for the individual Thoughtful and responsible 3. Unyielding Integrity Delivering on commitments Honesty and fairness in action

 the Spirit of Wipro will guide you through challenging situations and dilemmas, by serving as a beacon that guides action. The Spirit is the touchstone of our ethics and behavior. As a Wiproite, you have joined a culture where you are a custodian of this Spirit of Wipro.

CODE OF BUSINESS CONDUCT AND ETHICS (COBC)

COBC is designed to help employees recognize and deal with ethical issues in their work. Wipros policy is to comply with all applicable laws and regulations, being committed to conducting business in an ethical manner and acting with integrity in dealing with our customers, suppliers, partners, competitors, employees and its other stakeholders.

APPLICABILITY
COBC is applicable to all Wipro employees (core, contract, retainer, consultant or any other category) and members of the Board of Directors. Wipro includes all subsidiaries and affiliate companies.

WHERE TO GO FOR HELP?

Supervisor Supervisors supervisor Business unit lawyer Business unit Talent Engagement & Development (TED)/HR Manager Ombudsperson