Embrapa Code of Ethics and Integrity

Principles, Values and Mission

• Embrapa's Code of Ethics and Integrity applies to employees, stakeholders, and collaborators.
• Embrapa adheres to explicit and implicit constitutional principles, focusing on public administration.
• Explicit principles are directly stated in the Constitution.
• Implicit principles are derived from legal interpretations.
• Examples of constitutional principles include legality, impersonality, autonomy, morality, publicity, economic efficiency, efficiency, supremacy/public interest, reasonableness, proportionality, adequacy/necessity, motivation, due process, and legal certainty.

Embrapa Mission

• Embrapa's mission, as defined in the Code of Ethics, is to promote, stimulate, coordinate, and execute research for agricultural development.
• Embrapa's Strategic Plan defines its mission as providing solutions for research, development, and innovation, ensuring sustainable agriculture for Brazilian society.
• Distinguish between the mission defined in the Code of Ethics and the Strategic Plan when answering questions.

Embrapa's Obligations

• Embrapa's obligations toward employees are institutional.
• Responsibilities include:
  • Providing professional development.
  • Access to information and decisions related to employee expertise.
  • Promoting open expression without harming institutional image.
  • Opportunities for intellectual and professional growth.
  • Transparency in information and equity in evaluations.
  • Positive relationships among managers, employees, and peers.
  • Confidentiality of personal and administrative information.
  • Improving quality of life for public agents.
  • Disseminating ethical principles and conduct guidelines.
  • Providing guidance and training on the Code of Ethics.

Employees' Obligations

• Employee obligations focus on individual responsibility and professional conduct.
• Obligations include:
  • Maintaining dignity, honesty, integrity, and good faith.
  • Demonstrating initiative, creativity, and innovation.
  • Fulfilling professional responsibilities.
  • Expressing opinions while safeguarding the institutional image.
  • Understanding broader innovation and organizational processes.
  • Ensuring technical and scientific rigor of transmitted information.
  • Protecting confidential information.
  • Prioritizing environmental protection and biodiversity in planning.
  • Respecting hierarchical lines and competencies.
  • Understanding and adhering to the Embrapa Code of Ethics, policies, and rules.

General Obligations

• General employee obligations are formal and rigid to ensure structure.
• Guidelines include:
  • Treating everyone with courtesy, civility, and equity.
  • Exercising diligence in assigned tasks.
  • Wearing visible identification badges.
  • Presenting oneself appropriately.
  • Maintaining a clean and organized work area.
  • Complying with information access regulations.
  • Respecting confidentiality rules.
  • Staying informed about Embrapa news and communications.
  • Pursuing role-relevant professional development.
  • Adhering to workplace safety regulations.
  • Utilizing Embrapa resources efficiently and responsibly.
  • Reporting unethical conduct or violations.
  • Taking appropriate action to address such situations.
  • Contributing to environmental mitigation efforts.

Digital Obligations

• Embrapa emphasizes digital communication guidelines for employees.
• Guidelines include:
  • Using technology appropriately.
  • Maintaining integrity, credibility, currency, and quality of shared information.
  • Citing Embrapa as the source for generated materials.
  • Seeking guidance from the communications department for virtual groups, blogs, or websites.
  • Taking responsibility for personal and professional online presence.

Specific Obligations

• Specific to roles/responsibilities, mainly leadership/management.
• Examples include:
  • Executing command/leadership functions according to Embrapa's regulations.
  • Pursuing professional development in management skills.
  • Taking prompt action for disciplinary sanctions.
  • Informing relevant authorities of potential Code violations.

Code of Ethics and Integrity

• Transparency and professionalism in work relationships is emphasized.
• Code includes legal instruments, distinct from administrative/commercial tools.
• Outlines obligations to prevent moral/sexual harassment, reporting to appropriate authorities.
• Managerial activities emphasizing professional development and incorporating new knowledge are key obligations.

Key Obligations

• Code mandates specific managerial duties, separate from general activities.
• Professional growth and integrating new knowledge within managerial roles are crucial responsibilities.
• Importance of targeted engagement is emphasized for understanding the content.

This quiz explores the principles, values, and mission outlined in the Embrapa Code of Ethics and Integrity. Participants will learn about explicit and implicit constitutional principles that guide the organization's operations and its commitment to public administration. Test your knowledge on the ethical standards that shape Embrapa's mission and practices.