In the Managing Ethics feature "J.M. Smucker & Co.", the company does all of following EXCEPT:

A) relies on an integrated HRM system to ensure ethical conduct
B) asks specifically about an applicant's ethical conduct during reference checks
C) outsources its ethical training to avoid insularity and inbreeding of values
D) actually has employees sign a nine-page ethics contract
E) All of the above are actions the firm takes

Ethics Contract

A formal agreement that outlines expected behaviors and ethical standards within a professional context.

Ethical Conduct

The practice of acting in ways that are consistent with principles of moral and ethical behavior within a professional or personal context.

Integrated HRM System

A coordinated approach to managing an organization’s human resources that often involves technology and combines various HR functions into a seamless operation.