BUSINESS CONDUCT, COMPLIANCE AND ETHICS PROGRAM

Determining When Your Ethics are Being Challenged and What to Do

It isn’t always easy to determine the right thing to do. You are on an ethical tightrope if you are thinking or if someone says to you:

• “Maybe just this once.”
• “No one need ever know.”
• “It doesn’t matter how it gets done, so long as it gets done.”
• “It sounds too good to be true.”
• “Everyone does it.”
• “No one will get hurt.”
• “This will destroy the competition.”
• “The tape of this conversation will self-destruct in three minutes.”

Ask yourself:

• Are my actions legal?
• Am I being fair and honest?
• How will I feel about myself afterwards?
• What would I advise my child or best friend to do?
• How would it look on the evening news or tomorrow’s newspaper?
• How would I feel if my parents, spouse, children and friends knew what I was doing?

If you are still not sure, consult the Novation Compliance Department, a member of the Legal Department or your supervisor or manager.