Organization:American
Society for Quality
Source: Code
of Ethics
Date Approved:
Undated
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ASQ Mission and Code of Ethics
Mission
ASQ's mission is to facilitate continuous improvement and increased customer satisfaction by identifying, communicating, and promoting the use of quality principles, concepts, and technology; and thereby be recognized throughout the world as the leading authority on and champion for quality.
Code of Ethics
To uphold and advance the honor and dignity of the profession, and in keeping with high standards of ethical conduct I acknowledge that I:
Fundamental Principles
- Will be honest and impartial, and will serve with devotion
my employer, my clients, and the public.
- Will strive to increase the competence and prestige of
the profession.
- Will use my knowledge and skill for the advancement of
human welfare, and in promoting the safety and reliability
of products for public use.
- Will earnestly endeavor to aid the work of the Society.
Relations With the Public
- 1.1Will do whatever I can to promote the reliability and safety of all products that come within my jurisdiction.
- 1.2 Will endeavor to extend public knowledge of the work of the Society and its members that relates to the public welfare.
- 1.3 Will be dignified and modest in explaining my work and merit.
- 1.4 Will preface any public statements that I may issue by clearly indicating on whose behalf they are made.
Relations With Employers and Clients
- 2.1 Will act in professional matters as a faithful agent or trustee for each employer or client.
- 2.2 Will inform each client or employer of any business connections, interests, or affiliations which might influence my judgment or impair the equitable character of my services.
- 2.3 Will indicate to my employer or client the adverse consequences to be expected if my professional judgment is overruled.
- 2.4 Will not disclose information concerning the business affairs or technical processes of any present or former employer or client without his consent.
- 2.5 Will not accept compensation from more than one party for the same service without the consent of all parties. If employed, I will engage in supplementary employment of consulting practice only with the consent of my employer.
Relations With Peers
- 3.1 Will take care that credit for the work of others is given to those whom it is due.
- 3.2 Will endeavor to aid the professional development and advancement of those in my employ or under my supervision.
- 3.3 Will not compete unfairly with others; will extend my friendship and confidence to all associates and those with whom I have business relations.
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