Publix business ethics and guidelines
Bria Hamlett
PHL/323
8/19/2013
Ms. Devin Adams
Publix Corporation Ethics
Ethics are of a special importance to practicing professionals. Professions such as lawyers, teachers, doctors and engineers have a bigger responsibility as to making sure there jobs are done right and ethically. Though in order to achieve this goal individuals must understand what ethics really means. Ethics is basically the rules of conduct which is recognized in respect to a particular group, culture, or class of human actions. The decision to behave ethically is a moral one.
Publix
The company I decided to do would be the Publix Corporation. The mission of Publix is to be the premier quality grocery food retailer…show more content… The Publix Corporation is committed to doing and conducting business in a professional manner, therefore Publix associates are expected to dress in business attire when meeting with different suppliers. In some cases casual attire is acceptable if it is agreed upon beforehand. When checking in at a Publix office or store distribution facility, there are five major steps that you must adhere by. These are 1. Stop and identify yourself to the Publix security officer, 2. Follow any directions that are given to you at the time of your visit. 3. Sign in at the reception area, 4. Do not leave reception area unless told to do so, and 5. Check out at appropriate security post.
Dress Code at Publix Supermarket
When working at any of these store locations there is also a strict dress code individuals must go by. All clothing should be neat and in well-kept condition. Old torn, sloppy, or ripped clothing is unacceptable If uniforms/ company shorts are provided those should be worn to each store visit by every employee. Hair and nails must be neat and kept in a professional and presentable way. As well any facial hair should be cleaned shaved or well groomed, where as a minimal of body jewelry should be worn during a period of time. Any employee who works in the food preparation areas should always make sure hair restraints are worn at all times, as well as washing hands on a regular to keep up good sanitation practices. Making sure all food is handled properly is
