The HP Way
We have trust and respect for individuals.
We approach each
situation
with the belief that people want to do a good job and will do
so, given the
proper tools and support. We attract highly capable, diverse,
innovative
people and recognize their efforts and contributions to the
company.
HP people contribute enthusiastically and share in the success
that they
make possible.
We focus on a high level of achievement and contribution.
Our
customers
expect HP products and services to be of the highest quality and
to provide
lasting value. To achieve this, all HP people, especially
managers, must
be leaders who generate enthusiasm and respond with extra effort
to meet
customer needs. Techniques and management practices which are
effective
today may be outdated in the future. For us to remain at the
forefront in
all our activities, people should always be looking for new and
better ways
to do their work.
We conduct our business with uncompromising integrity.
We expect
HP people
to be open and honest in their dealings to earn the trust and
loyalty of
others. People at every level are expected to adhere to the
highest
standards of business ethics and must understand that anything
less is
unacceptable. As a practical matter, ethical conduct cannot be
assured by
written HP policies and codes; it must be an integral part of
the
organization, a deeply ingrained tradition that is passed from
one
generation of employees to another.
We achieve our common objectives through teamwork.
We recognize
that it is
only through effective cooperation within and among
organizations that we
can achieve our goals. Our commitment is to work as a worldwide
team to
fulfill the expectations of our customers, shareholders and
others who
depend upon us. The benefits and obligations of doing business
are shared
among all HP people.
We encourage flexibility and innovation.
We create an inclusive
work
environment which supports the diversity of our people and
stimulates
innovation. We strive for overall objectives which are clearly
stated and
agreed upon, and allow people flexibility in working toward
goals in ways
that they help determine are best for the organization. HP
people should
personally accept responsibility and be encouraged to upgrade
their skills
and capabilities through ongoing training and development. This
is
especially important in a technical business where the rate of
progress is
rapid and where people are expected to adapt to change.
