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IMC • Make sure you have all the facts. In order to reach the right solutions, we must be as informed
as possible.
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• Ask yourself: What specifically am I being asked to do? Does it seem unethical or improper?
Use your judgment and common sense. If something seems unethical or improper,
it probably is.

• Clarify your responsibility and role. In most situations, there is shared responsibility. Are your
colleagues informed? It may help to get others involved and discuss the problem.

• Discuss the problem with your supervisor. This is the basic guidance for all situations. In
many cases, your supervisor will be more knowledgeable about the questions, and he or she will
appreciate being consulted as part of the decision-making process.

• Seek help from Company resources. In rare cases where it would be inappropriate or
uncomfortable to discuss an issue with your supervisor, or where you believe your supervisor
has given you an inappropriate answer, discuss it locally with your office manager or your human
resources manager.

• You may report ethical violations in confidence without fear of retaliation. If your situation
requires that your identity be kept secret, your anonymity will be protected to the maximum
extent consistent with the Company’s legal obligations. The Company in all circumstances
prohibits retaliation of any kind against those who report ethical violations in good faith.

• Ask first, act later. If you are unsure of what to do in any situation, seek guidance before you act.

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