Ethics - Words to Live By
Consultants serve as guides to the information world for their clients. They should uphold the following ethical standards recommended by Apple and bear the following responsibilities:
° Conduct their work in an ethical manner so that they merit the confidence of colleagues, clients, and the public.
° Seek to extend public knowledge and appreciation of the consulting profession and its achievements.
° Avoid misrepresenting their skills or experience.
° Abide by all applicable international, federal, state, and local laws with regard to the operation of their businesses.
° Avoid engaging in contracts that are in violation of the law or that might reasonably be used by a client to violate the law.
° Safeguard any confidential information or documents entrusted to them and not divulge any confidential information without the consent of the client.
° Honor intellectual property rights and explain to clients what their obligations may be.
° Only use, install, or support fully licensed software.
° Complete all services for a client in a professional and timely manner.
° Comply with clients' established business practices, including those policies relating to gifts and gratuities to client employees.
° Strive to avoid improprieties, as well as the appearance of improprieties.
° Always show respect for clients, consultants, and competitors.
° Protect the safety, health, and welfare of the public and speak out against abuses in these areas affecting the public interest.
° Offer equal opportunity for all, regardless of race, religion, color, sex, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin.
° Encourage colleagues and co-workers to act in accordance with this code and support them when they do.
° In all circumstances, use good judgment.