Corporate ethics is the practice of our shared values.
These shared values define who we are and what we can expect from each other. It is a code that applies to all Guidant personnel, which includes employees, contractors, consultants, board members, distributors and agents. And, while the subsequent sections may specifically refer to employees, all of these people are expected to know and abide by the shared values outlined in the Guidant Code of Business Conduct. Guidant employees are expected to uphold the highest professional standards. Outstanding employees are key to Guidant's excellence.