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ASQ Vision

By making quality a global priority, an organizational

imperative, and a personal ethic, the American Society for

Quality becomes the community for everyone who seeks quality

technology, concepts or tools to improve themselves and their

world.

 

Palmetto Section Mission

Statement

We seek to enhance the quality skills of our membership

through training in quality systems. Our section provides

networking opportunities for our membership and promotes

awareness of ASQ to improve recognition of our members

 

ASQ Code of Ethics

 

Fundamental Principles

ASQ requires its members and certification holders to conduct themselves ethically by:

I. Being honest and impartial in serving the public, their employers, customers, and

clients.

II. Striving to increase the competence and prestige of the quality profession, and

III. Using their knowledge and skill for the enhancement of human welfare.

Members and certification holders are required to observe the tenets set forth below:

Relations With the Public

Article 1 – Hold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public in the performance

of their professional duties.

Relations With Employers and Clients

Article 2 – Perform services only in their areas of competence.

Article 3 – Continue their professional development throughout their careers and provide

opportunities for the professional and ethical development of others.

Article 4 – Act in a professional manner in dealings with ASQ staff and each employer,

customer or client.

Article 5 – Act as faithful agents or trustees and avoid conflict of interest and the

appearance of conflicts of interest.

Relations With Peers

Article 6 – Build their professional reputation on the merit of their services and not

compete unfairly with others.

Article 7 – Assure that credit for the work of others is given to those to whom it is due.