At Microsoft, we are committed to deepening the trust of customers, partners, governments, and communities by demonstrating that we operate with integrity in everything we do. We strive to meet or exceed our legal, regulatory, and ethical responsibilities around the world and to hire and reward employees who share our values and adhere to our Standards of Business Conduct. Our position as an industry leader is both an opportunity and a responsibility to set the standard for responsible innovation and community engagement around the world.
We Live Our Values
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We act with integrity and honesty.
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We are passionate about our customers and partners, and about technology.
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We are open and respectful with others and dedicated to making them better.
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We are willing to take on big challenges and see them through.
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We are self-critical, questioning, and committed to personal excellence and self-improvement.
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We are accountable for commitments, results, and quality to customers, shareholders, partners, and employees.
A Culture of Accountability and Integrity
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We manage our business to meet or exceed legal, regulatory, and ethical standards.
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Proactive compliance with applicable laws and regulations worldwide.
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Development, implementation, and enforcement of policies, programs, and practices that encourage legal and ethical business behaviors throughout our business.
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We hire, manage, and promote people of integrity.
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Management exudes tone at the top.
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Employees are responsible business leaders who operate with integrity and demonstrate responsible, ethical business practices in everyday roles and relationships.
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We demonstrate leadership through responsible innovation.
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Management and protection of the assets of Microsoft and others.
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Responsible product development.
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Environmental stewardship.
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We are accountable and we hold our partners and vendors accountable for responsible business and financial practices.
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Mutually trusting relationships.
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Supply-chain management.
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We are committed to responsible corporate citizenship.
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Work with businesses, communities, and governments to help advance social and economic well-being and to enable people around the world to realize their full potential.
Resources and Training
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Provide access for all employees to the Standards of Business Conduct, annual mandatory Standards of Business Conduct training, and related resources.
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Offer the Business Conduct Line to all employees, vendors, customers, partners, and the public to seek guidance or report concerns regarding issues or behaviors that do not reflect Microsoft's values, or may violate laws, regulations, the Standards of Business Conduct, or supporting policies.
Recognition and Rewards
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Investigate allegations of noncompliance and educate employees about consequences.
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Reward behavior that demonstrates Microsoft's ongoing commitment to ensuring a culture of accountability and business integrity at all levels of the organization.
