From Susan M. Heathfield,
Your Guide to Human Resources.
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Want to see samples of values and value statements? These give you an idea of the depth and breadth in which organizations write their values. Search online for values and value statements and you'll find some that stretch to several pages, too.

"To preserve and improve human life." (Merck)

At Merck, "corporate conduct is inseparable from the conduct of individual employees in the performance of their work. Every Merck employee is responsible for adhering to business practices that are in accordance with the letter and spirit of the applicable laws and with ethical principles that reflect the highest standards of corporate and individual behavior...

"At Merck, we are committed to the highest standards of ethics and integrity. We are responsible to our customers, to Merck employees and their families, to the environments we inhabit, and to the societies we serve worldwide. In discharging our responsibilities, we do not take professional or ethical shortcuts. Our interactions with all segments of society must reflect the high standards we profess." (Read more: (Merck)

Patriot Ledger (SouthofBoston.com): "We have a total commitment to these values, shaping the way we do business for our employees, our customers and our company.

"Our Employees

• Our employees are the most valued assets of our company, essential participants with a shared responsibility in fulfilling our mission.
• We recognize that the quality, motivation and performance of our employees are the key factors in achieving our success.

"Accordingly, our Human Resources policies and practices are built on:

• Dedication to assisting every employee in reaching his or her full potential in both performance and reward.
• Commitment to diversity, equal opportunity and fair treatment.
• Promotion based on merit, and from within whenever possible.
• We want our organizational structure and culture to promote employee involvement, open communication, teamwork and cooperation."

Additional values and vision statements are available for your review.

• Humber Elementary School
• University of Alabama Libraries
• Oakridge Presbyterian Church
• Gemma Power Systems
• SAB Biller
• Pitney Bowes - Canada

More of this article?

• Part 1: Strategy and Vision Statements

• Part 2: Mission Statements

• Part 3: Values and Value Statements

• Part 4: Value Statement Samples (You are here.)

• Part 5: Strategies, Goals and Action Plans

More Strategic Planning Resources

• How to Implement Strategic Planning: Vision and Mission Statement, Values

• Create Your Personal Vision Statement