open mind seek to avail himself of the benefits to be derived from the knowledge and experience of others and from the wisdom which comes of a multitude of counsel. 11. The banker should at all times be courteous and considerate in his relations with individual customers and show deference to their opinions and wishes so far as is not inconsistent with law or with well established rules of good, conservative banking. 12. Officers and employes associated in bank administration, actuated by the highest ethics of the profession, should not fail to discharge their various duties in a right and generous spirit. An officer will exercise his prerogatives as one having responsibility and rightful authority, yet in a dignified manner without oppression or display of superiority, always thoughtful of subordinates, ever extending to them due encouragement for services worthily performed, keeping in mind their future welfare and stimulating them to study the business of banking with the thought of fitting themselves for executive positions. He will always have in mind the best welfare of the clerical force. 13. A certain noblesse oblige, an obligation of honorable and generous behavior in the sight of God and man, is impressed upon all who bear the name and wear the badge of this profession. 14. The Golden Rule, as beautiful and comprehensive as when it was uttered by the Great Teacher, remains and will continue throughout all time to be the measure of man's duty to man: "Therefore, all things whatsoever ye would that men should do unto you, do ye even so unto them; for this is the law and the prophets." PENALTY Violation of any of these ethical standards should disqualify the guilty party from serving as an officer in a bank or from fellowship or association with other bankers. BARRELS STEEL BARREL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION CODE OF TRADE PRACTICE 1. In all cases where contracts are made, adopted standard contract form should be used. 2. Where contracts are not made, orders received should be acknowledged on adopted standard acknowledgment form. 3. Contracts should be made covering a definite period. In no case longer than six months. Deliveries on open orders should not cover a period longer than a maximum allowed by a contract. 4. In every case a definite quantity should be covered. by a contract or an open order. There should be no acceptance based on "requirements". 5. There should be no guarantee against price decline. 6. There should be no guarantee given covering loss of contents of package nor any other guarantee than that covered in the contract or acknowledgment. 7. No special discounts nor rebates should be allowed. which are not reported as part of the price. 8. The f. o. b. point for carload shipments should never be the city in which a plant is located. It should be f. o. b. sellers' works (with city named). 9. There should be a standard specification for each package so the buyers will know exactly what they will receive. 10. All quotations should be subject to change without notice. 11. All contracts or open orders should be subject to approval of an officer of the Company so that responsibility will not have to be assumed for unauthorized acts of sales representatives. 12. Purchaser should be given privilege of having shipments insured. 13. It should be considered extremely unethical for any member to endeavor to disturb or upset an order which has already been placed with another member or with a manufacturer who is not a member. BASKETS AND FRUIT PACKAGES NATIONAL BASKET AND FRUIT PACKAGE Adopted April 1923: CODE OF ETHICS Article 1. Proprietor As the character of the proprietor or executive officer determines the conduct and character of any business, that administrator of the business shall be a moral man, sober, of the strictest honesty, courteous, kindly and shall consider his business an honorable occupation which affords him an opportunity to serve society. Article 2. Relation to Employees Employers should: Zealously vouchsafe a square deal for employees. Encourage and reward efficiency and development of labor-saving inventions. Promote on merit. Pay fairly and weekly and give appropriate vacations and outings. Always hear grievances and remedy wrong conditions if possible. Keep factories light, ventilated, clean and orderly. Teach such habits and ideals as promote honesty, thrift, health, happiness and education for them and their families. Teach Americanism. Article 3. Treatment of Trade Salesmen and customers alike shall be given speedy and courteous attention. sented. Comment on competitors' prices is unethical. Neither goods nor conditions should ever be mis-repre Quantity, description, details of delivery and terms of payment should be plainly stated in the contract. count. Arbitrary adjustments or threats are unethical. BASKETS AND FRUIT PACKAGES Rejection or cancellation does not correct errors of buying judgment. There shall be one price to all and all methods of rebating to make sales are unethical. veloping. Article 4. Treatment of Fellow Craftsmen Competition shall be clean and honorable. Loyalty to the craft and to the industry is worth de Basket manufacturers shall be cordial and friendly, truthful and fair with other basket manufacturers. False or disparaging rumors about competitors should be quickly quelled. Obtaining information about competitors' prices or methods by bogus customers is unethical. Truthful information and advice should be given new members of the craft on request. No agreement to regulate prices between manufacturers in restraint of trade shall be tolerated. Standards of quality, sizes and specifications, uniform cost system, sales contract and methods of operation, should be adopted and religiously lived up to. Co-operative collection and dissemination of information. concerning supply and respective requirements of packages, should be encouraged that fruits and vegetables may be conserved and marketed in the most perfect manner. Article 5. Relation to the Public Basket manufacturers shall assume their full share of civic burden in their community and country and make truthful income tax reports to the government. Quality builds up the industry by carrying contents well, displaying to advantageous sale, and thus returns satisfactory prices to the shipper while inferior goods inversely damage the industry. Article 6. Summary The basket manufacturer shall practice these ethical standards, inspire others in the business and elevate the standards of the industry. The adoption of this code by the National Association places an obligation on all members to a sincere and faithful performance of these rules. THE AUTHORS' GUILD BOOKS Affiliated with The Authors' League of America, 2 East 23rd st., New York. Has approved form of contract. between author and publisher, based on that drawn up by Alfred A. Knopf. AMERICAN BOOKSELLERS ASSOCIATION May, 1918, approved standard adopted by its Board of STANDARD OF TRADE PRACTICE Should college students buy at trade rates and sell other students at a discount? They should not. Should college students act as agents for Publishers in selling books to students? Yes, if there is no local bookstore. Should college bookstores and co-operative stores sell books to students at a discount? It should be discontinued; demoralizing and unfair. Should a discount be given to Public Libraries? Yes. mittee to be appointed to meet Library Association. Should Philosophical Societies, Historical Societies, and all other Societies be given a discount? Yes, if maintained for public use; otherwise, no. Same discount as other Libraries. Should Sunday School Libraries be given discount? Yes, same discount as other Libraries. Should Naval Ship Libraries, Army Post Libraries, State Libraries, Free Libraries, Traveling Libraries, Government Libraries, College Libraries, School District Libraries, Library School Libraries, Municipal Libraries be given a discount? Yes, if supported by public funds. Same discount as other Libraries. Should Club Libraries, Law Libraries, Medical Libraries, Scientific Libraries, Private Libraries, Semi-Public, as the Mercantile and Society Library, be given a discount? Yes, if of recognized standing. Same discount as other Libraries. |