Pre Interview - Are there any current or recent ethics issues known in the community, the press, etc. regarding the company/organization? Prepare to discuss at the interview.

• What does the phrase “Ethics in Business” mean to you?
  
  

• What industry/professional, etc. organizations does your company belong to and what are their Business Ethics positions?
  
  

• How does your company address business ethics with your employees?
  
  

• What federal or state agencies regulate your type of business and do you make periodic reports?

• If Business Ethics is not addressed formally, what exists informally?
  
  

(Formally means written position statement, training programs, new hire interview questions)

• If Business Ethics is addressed formally, what documentation exists & how is it handled?
  
  

• How are ethical issues with customers handled? (not just customer complaints)
  
  

• What kind of ethical actions exist in other companies or with competitors you deal with?
  
  

• Are there unethical behaviors that give other companies a competitive advantage and if so how are you affected?
  
  

• What example of an ethical dilemma or ‘gray area’ have you faced in your business?

• If a service organization like Rotary were to make “Ethics in Business” presentations or training programs or Ethics Coaching available to your company as a community service, how helpful would this service be to you and your company?
  
  

• (Quick, right now, write down any missing questions you can think of and let’s discuss them during the interview.)
  
  

Thank you for your cooperation and assistance with the Garland Rotary Business Ethics Audit.