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The Values and Ethics of TI |
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- We exercise the basic virtues of respect, dignity, kindness,
courtesy and manners in all work relationships.
- We recognize and avoid behaviors that others may find
offensive, including the manner in which we speak and relate
to one another and the materials we bring into the workplace,
both printed and electronically.
- We respect the right and obligation of every TIer to resolve
concerns relating to ethics questions without retribution
and retaliation.
- We give all TIers the same opportunity to have their questions,
issues and situations fairly considered while we understand
that being treated fairly does not always mean that we will
all be treated the same.
- We trust one another to use sound judgment in our use
of TI business and information systems.
- We understand that even though TI has the obligation to
monitor its business information systems activity, we will
respect privacy by prohibiting random searches of individual
TIers' communications.
- We recognize that conduct socially and professionally
acceptable in one culture and country may be viewed differently
in another.
"One of TI's greatest strengths is its values and ethics.
We had some early leaders who set those values as the standard
for how they lived their lives. And it is important that TI
grew that way. It's something that we don't want to lose. At
the same time, we must move more rapidly. But we don't want
to confuse that with the fact that we're ethical and we're moral.
We're very responsible, and we live up to what we say."
Tom Engibous
TI Chairman
"TI's reputation for integrity – for honesty, fairness,
candor and respect in all business dealings – dates back to
the founders of the company. That reputation is a priceless
asset. It is vitally important that we communicate our ethical
values and make sure everyone understands these values and knows
what kind of behavior is expected at TI."
Jerry
Junkins
Former Chairman, President and CEO,
Texas Instruments – 1990
 "TIers
expect the highest levels of performance and integrity from
ourselves and each other. We will create an environment where
people are valued as individuals and team members, and treated
with respect, dignity and fairness. We strive to create opportunities
for TIers to develop and reach our full potential and to achieve
our professional and personal goals."
From "The TI Commitment" -1994
 "Integrity
is the foundation on which TI is built. There is no other characteristic
more essential to a TIer's makeup. It has to be present at all
levels. Integrity is expected of managers and individuals when
they make commitments. They are expected to stand by their commitments
to the best of their ability."
From "TI Culture - The I's of TI" |
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