HOME CONTENTS INTRO

CORE DOCUMENT VAULES

EXCELLENCE To take pride in doing things really well.

EECUTION To get things done through a bias for action.

PERIPHERAL VISION To see both the immediate task and the full picture, and to be sensitive to how one's actions affect others.

  26

THE STANDARDS – IN OUR BUSINESS

We have the responsibility as well as a legal duty to protect the assets of Schering-Plough and to operate in full compliance with the laws and regulations of each of the global communities where we operate. We must avoid conflicts of interest because they could undermine our objectivity. Schering-Plough is committed to pursuing sound growth and earnings objectives so we will operate in the best interest of Schering-Plough and our shareholders. We will be forthright and transparent about our operations and performance, ensuring accuracy in all regulatory filings and exercising care in the use of our assets and resources.

This means we are committed to:

  • Protecting patents and trademarks.
  • Keeping accurate and complete books and records.
  • Making appropriate use of company funds, property and time.
  • Assuring corporate opportunities remain with Schering-Plough.
  • Keeping our computers and networks secure.
  • Abiding by computer software licensing, and respect the intellectual property and copyrights of others.
  • Safeguarding confidential information.
  • Avoiding conflicts of interest.
  • Not trading on or disclosing inside information.