We Avoid Conflicts of Interest
Our Commitment
We make impartial decisions in GM’s best interests, never using our positions for personal gain. Disclosing and managing conflicts preserves trust and transparency.
How We Win With Integrity
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Disclose any existing conflicts of interest.
Complete your Conflict of Interest Questionnaire when hired.
Disclose new conflicts.
Update your questionnaire with any new conflicts, or changes to existing conflicts, within 30 days.
Be alert.
Notice situations in which your activities or relationships could interfere with your objectivity. Even the appearance of a conflict can create a problem.
Step back.
Allow the decision-makers to determine the outcome of your conflict of interest.
Seek guidance.
If unsure whether there’s a conflict, ask your people leader or Compliance for advice. Refer to the Conflict of Interest Policy for more information.
Drive Your Understanding
A conflict of interest arises when our personal interests, activities, investments, or associations interfere with our GM job or ability to make objective decisions on behalf of GM. Even the appearance of a conflict of interest can be a serious problem.
Which Way?
My niece just got a job at one of our suppliers. I occasionally work with that supplier and her team. Do I need to disclose the relationship?
Yes. Even the appearance of a conflict of interest could damage our reputation. You should disclose the family relationship using our questionnaire right away.