Justin Braford
WRA 101 Prompt #2
Ethics are important in nearly every aspect of life. It is important to know the boundaries between right and wrong in given circumstances. Each job field has a different code of ethics relating to the specifications of their job. Obviously, major ethics can be relevant in many different types of jobs. Supply chain management has a strict and complete code of ethics. It is valuable to know and understand why and how these are important to the field.
Ethics play a huge role in supply chain management. There are standards of conduct, professional principles, and governance/compliance. Many of the professional principles can relate to my everyday life. Honesty and integrity are key traits that I must possess to live out the life I wish to pursue. Responsibility and serving the public good will be a huge part of my future. I will have to be responsible in my every action as I work in the supply chain field. I could do a million things right, but one wrong move could cost me my entire career. Professionalism is also a big part of my life. It is key to present yourself as a hard-working and well-rounded individual in any situation.
People in the supply chain management industry genuinely know the diving line between unethical and ethical. There is a clear cut set of rules they must follow, and a majority of the time they are followed. However there is definitely a little bit of grey area. It is known that people in the supply chain industry may be doing business with close friends or buddies. Supply chain workers get the chance to meet many different people from many different companies. This is why it is easy to develop friendships and connections in the industry. However, It is critical to not let the friendship get in between the business.
For the future, I will need to hold myself accountable every single day to living under these specific guidelines. It can be tricky to follow them all the time, but with the right mindset and education it can be very simple. Supply chain workers are often well-educated and have years of experience under their belt. Supply chain workers are held responsible for their actions not only by themselves either. Bosses, co-workers, and business partners will also be their to check. It is hard to get away with unethical behaviors, because supply chain workers are always working with other who will be able to notice. This could impact me as a professional because there may be others trying to get away with unethical behavior, but I will be right there to stop them.
http://scma.com/en/about-scma/join-scma/code-of-ethics
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