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Company Assets

Company assets are used only to conduct Company business. How we use Company funds, property and time directly impacts our profitability, so we must use these valuable assets with care, protecting them against misuse or theft.

This means:

  • Exercising good judgment when using Company assets.
  • Protecting Company assets from misuse, theft or diversion. Any suspected product tampering, theft or lack of internal control over products or other assets should be reported to Global Security.
  • Not allowing outside interests to interfere with job responsibilities.
  • Reporting work hours truthfully and accurately.

Personal use of Company assets may be permissible if the use is infrequent, does not consume a significant amount of work time, and does not disrupt business processes. If you have any questions regarding personal use of Company assets, you should discuss them with your manager or local Human Resources representative.

Company Computers and Software

Computer technology - hardware, software, networks and the information contained in them - are the property of Schering-Plough and are critical to business success. Everyone who uses a computer has a responsibility to use it

Company Assets

Q. I have a part-time job selling real estate for 4 hours on the weekends. I discussed this with my manager, we determined that it's not a conflict of interest, and she approved the job in writing. Since she approved the part-time job, can I use my department's photocopying machine to make copies of my real estate brochures?

A. No, Company assets should not be used for your part-time job.

Company Computers and Software

Q. In order to keep track of my children's after-school activities I need to check the recreation department's Web site for periodic updates. Is it okay for me to browse that Web site from work?

A. Yes, if it only occupies a small amount of time. The primary Web access is expected to be for work activities but occasional, brief Web access for non-work related activities is permitted.

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