available in many languages and Schering-Plough attempts to provide
examples applicable to colleagues at all locations. Where differences
exist as the result of local customs, norms, laws or regulations, you
must apply either the Standards or local requirements - whichever
sets the highest standard of behavior. Because Schering-Plough is
incorporated in the United States, colleagues outside the United States
may also be subject to certain U.S. laws and regulations. If questions
arise about what law or rule applies, you should consult your manager,
the Global Law department, Global Human Resources department or
your local Compliance Officer. You should also consult a colleague from
one of these departments if you do not understand portions of the
Standards in the context of a local regulation or custom.
What are my individual responsibilities?
You are responsible for knowing and following all the laws, regulations
and Company policies that apply to your job and level of responsibility.
You also have the obligation to seek advice when needed, to raise
concerns and to report suspected or known violations of law,
regulation or Company policy. There are many more regulations and
policies that may apply to your specific position than can be covered
in this booklet, and it is your responsibility to take all appropriate
opportunities for training offered to you by your manager. (Depending
on your role, examples of policies for various operations include Good
Clinical Practices, Good Laboratory Practices, Good Manufacturing
Practices and Internal Controls over Financial Reporting.) If you know
or have a suspicion that something is not right, seek help or advice
immediately. Use the resources described in these Standards - your
manager, the Global Law department, Global Human Resources
department or your local Compliance Officer. You may also call the
Integrity Action Line to find an answer or raise a concern.
What are management's responsibilities?
Managers have a responsibility to set the right example - to Lead
with Integrity. The obligations of each Schering-Plough manager under
these Standards include:
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Informing the people who work for him or her about
Company policies.
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Ensuring that the people who report to him or her have adequate
knowledge and resources to take appropriate action.
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