Ethics ABCs
Unethical Behaviors
Reaffirmation
Standard of Conduct
Mixed Bag
100
It applies to all Government employees, not just procurement officials
Who does the Government’s ethics policy apply to?
100
It provides a legal tool to counteract fraudulent billings turned in to the Federal Government
What is the False Claims Act?
100
Capable of being believed; plausible or worthy of confidence; reliable
What does credible evidence mean?
100
From anyone who (a) has or is seeking to obtain Government business…(b) conducts activities that are regulated by the employee’s agency, (c) has interests that may be substantially affected by the employee’s performance or non-performance
Who should Government employees not accept gifts, gratuities, etc. from?
100
It’s who should you contact in case you have any questions regarding ethical behavior
What is the Legal Department?
200
Whether or not you claim reimbursement from the company and whether you extend the gratuity personally or through a consultant or agent
When does the Jacobs Business Conduct policy apply?
200
Fraud, Conflict of Interest, Bribery, Gratuity violations, False Claims Act violations
What are five areas of unethical behavior?
200
They are covered along with Jacobs employees by the Contractor Code of Business Ethics
Who are subcontractors?
200
It provides an introduction to the policies of the Company as well as a framework for ethical decision making.
What is the Jacobs’ Code of Conduct?
200
877JACOBS2 (877-522-6272)
What is the phone number for the Integrity Hotline?
300
Procurement Integrity Act 41 U.S.C. 423
What Act covers disclosure or obtaining of procurement information?
300
Any gift of something of value given with the intention to obtain a contract or favorable treatment under a contract
What is a gratuity violation?
300
An officer, director, owner, partner, or a person having primary management or supervisory responsibilities within a business entity (e.g., General Manager)
Who is considered a company principal?
300
Everyone at Jacobs—from the Board of Directors to our newest employee.
Who is bound by the Company Code of Conduct?
300
Holding passports, charging employees for recruitment fees, failure to provide return transportation upon the end of employment
What are examples of human trafficking?
400
SAMPLE To emphasize the critical importance of integrity in contracting
What is the objective of this training?