IBM chairman defends company codes over universal standard
New York AP Frank T Cary chairman of IBM argues against a universal or industry wide code of business conduct. He favors individual company codes and cites IBM's 84 page Business Conduct Guidelines with strict annual certifications and a signature affirming adherence. Cary emphasizes top level responsibility and clear communication of ethical standards even when they challenge business goals.
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Ford to Visit China in Four Day Businesslike Agenda
China informs President Ford that his December trip to Peking will be strictly businesslike, with a four day stay starting December 1 and stops in the Philippines and Indonesia on the return. Officials note U.S. detente with the Soviet Union raises Chinese security concerns, amplified by Schlesinger's ouster.
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