Ethical management
This Charter aims to outline the ethics principles that TYM upholds to each key stakeholder in their professional practices and behaviors.
Chapter 1: Respect for customers
- Keeping in mind that customers are the foundation of the company's profits and growth, we provide the best products and services that meets the needs and expectations of our customers.
- Understanding that our customers have diverse and evolving needs, we will always listen to their opinions and strive to create value for our customers.
- Recognizing that the highest quality products delivered in a timely manner is the ultimate symbol of respect for customers, we do our best to achieve this.
- If customer-related information is acquired, this information shall not be disclosed to others or used for anything other than the stated purpose without the customer's prior consent.
- Respecting the customer's right to know and understanding the importance of truth, we will always try to preemptively block the spread of false information or the provision of false information in advance.
Chapter 2: Respect for partners
TYM Corporation will take the lead in ensuring equal participation opportunities for all partner companies and create a transparent and fair trade climate. By building and fostering trust with partner companies, we will build a future where coexistence and mutual prosperity can be achieved.
- Recognizing that the success of our partners is directly related to the competitiveness and success of TYM Corporation, we will actively cooperate so partners can enhance competitiveness and strive to lead the overall development of related industries.
- In order to take the lead and create a transparent, fair trade climate, TYM Corporation will not abuse its position of advantage to make unreasonable demands.
- Transparent deals
- On minimum requirements, all candidate partners will have equal opportunity to participate in the registration and selection process conducted by TYM.
- The registration, selection, evaluation, and change of subcontractors shall be carried out in a reasonable way based on objective and fair standards.
- In case of change of all transaction conditions, prior consultation with the relevant company is conducted and focus is on securing objectivity and validity
- Prohibition of misconduct
- TYM will not receive money, valuables, entertainment/hospitality, or any conveniences from subcontractors to gain work-related advantage.
- TYM will not engage in unethical acts against partners that are against social beliefs or customs.
- TYM may issue a transaction penalty to a partner company if it provides gifts, entertainment, or financial benefits to executives and employees.
Chapter 3: Respect for staff members
TYM Corporation respects all employees, understanding that each employee has free will. The company will strive to foster an environment and corporate culture whereby employees can grow to be ethical corporate citizens.
- Communication: TYM Corporation respect employees' individual personalities and ideas in order to reinforce that employees are owners of the company and can achieve pride and reward through work.
- Career growth: TYM Corporation does not discriminate in terms of nurturing talented people and providing opportunities to develop their abilities.
- Fair treatment: TYM Corporation will enable employees to perform their duties fairly, evaluating abilities and achievements according to fair standards and reward them commensurately.
- Culture of creativity: TYM Corporation respects individual privacy and strives to form a mature organizational culture that guarantees creativity and autonomy.
Chapter 4: Model conduct for employees
All employees of TYM Corporation are expected to do their best to establish the right values and contribute to the creation of national and societal values through continuous self-development and faithful performance of duties.
- Basic ethics
- All employees and executives are ambassadors and must be proud as a stakeholder of TYM Corporation, which in turn demands an honest and sincere attitude.
- All employees and executives must always strive to protect individual dignity and honor through ethical values.
- Self-development
- All executives and employees establish a reputation of being talented individuals who continuously strive for self-development of aptitude and talent.
- Recognizing changing economic situations, employees share knowledge so that individuals and companies can develop together.
- Fulfillment of company vision
- All employees and executives share the company's vision and policy and faithfully carry out their assigned individual missions.
- Recognizing their rights and responsibilities, employees will comply with company regulations and related laws.
- Based on trust, employees and teams increase work efficiency through active cooperation and smooth communication.
- Employees must prevent risks that may arise in decision-making and take active measures and responsibilities to counter any problems that arise.
- All employees and executives do their best to ensure their individual safety, as well as the safety of all people and partner companies related to TYM Corporation.
- Fair job performance
- All duties shall be performed fairly, and if it is not clear or not specified in the company regulations, it shall be performed transparently and reasonably.
- Supervisors may not give instructions to subordinates that do not comply with laws and company regulations, and subordinates who receive such instructions may refuse to perform their duties. Those who report such instances will not be put in a position of disadvantage.
- Employees shall not make unreasonable solicitations to each other or give or receive any form of profit in return for solicitation.
- Employees will not disclose customer or company information to a third party without prior consent of the customer, or prior approval of the company.
- Employees will not use company property for personal use, and the company will not treat personal expenses as company expenses.
- All employees and executives take the lead in reporting and rejecting illegal software, and all in-house software is purchased and used.
- Maintaining dignity
- All employees are a part of the company and will not engage in behavior or conduct that is considered unwholesome or subject to social condemnation.
- All employees actively participate in the creation of a sound corporate culture by preventing the occurrence of sexual harassment or distrust within the organization that may occur between workers.
Chapter 5: Respect for country and society
TYM Corporation respects the free market economic order and takes the lead in creating values for the nation and society by observing laws and social ethics standards through fair competition.
- Respect for free market economic order
- TYM Corporation does not tolerate any act that denies or violates the free market economic order.
- Individual suffrage and political will are respected, but TYM Corporation will not intervene in political matters. However, the company may express its position on the drafting of policies or laws related to the interests of TYM Corporation.
- Wherever we do business in the world, we respect the culture and traditions of that country, comply with laws and practices, and contribute to the development of society.
- Employees residing abroad will be familiar with and comply with local laws and customs, and maintain international courtesy and dignity.
- Fair competition
- TYM Corporation competes freely and fairly with all competitors in accordance with the laws and commercial practices of the region in which it operates.
- We secure customer trust through the quality of products and services and practice fair competition in good faith.
- Protection of shareholder interests
- TYM Corporation does its best to protect shareholders' rights and increase investment value by realizing sound profits through transparent and responsible management.
- We strive to treat all shareholders equally, protect shareholder rights, and respect the legitimate needs of shareholders.
- Respect shareholders' right to know about the company, and disclose company information in a timely and dedicated manner.
- Environmental protection
- TYM Corporation aims to be an eco-friendly company, diligently complying with environmental laws, and actively participating in the movement for environmental protection.
- We take the lead in conserving the environment and resources through continuous technological development.
- Fulfillment of social responsibility
- We contribute to national development by creating jobs and faithful payment of taxes, in turn contributing to the stability and growth of the national economy as a perpetual enterprise that creates legitimate profits.
- We actively accept the legitimate opinions of members of society and local residents across class and community lines.
- We contribute to the development of society by fulfilling corporate social responsibilities through education, culture, and welfare projects.
Chapter 6: Respect for the Charter of Ethics
TYM Corporation respects the free market economic order and takes the lead in creating values for the nation and society by observing laws and social ethics standards through fair competition.
- The Charter of Ethics applies to the "company" and all executives and employees, including overseas subsidiaries and offices.
- Rewards apply for actions that contribute to ethical management processes, while actions that violate the Charter of Ethics are subject to penalties.
- If standards and interpretations are unclear when applying the Charter of Ethics, consult with the executive in charge and request interpretation from the Planning and Coordination Office for important matters.
- The Charter of Ethics cannot supersede current legislation, but it does take precedence over company regulations.
- Enforcement Period for the Charter of Ethics continues to be effect since December 1, 2006.
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