One family, for example, has a very strong belief…

One family, for example, has a very strong belief in integrity and ethics. As a result, the business has developed a code of ethics that goes beyond the codes of ethics of most companies. It bars employees from accepting even small gifts from suppliers at Christmas or participating in supplier golf outings because it doesn't want even the slightest perception of inappropriate influence. Thus the values of integrity and ethics that originated with the family are passed on to and applied to the business.

— from True North (Ethics, Integrity, Truth, Values) · Perpetuating the Family Business: 50 Lessons Learned from Long-Lasting Successful Families

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