We believe men and women of all races, religions, and backgrounds have capabilities to offer in pursuit of our purpose. We believe in safe facilities for Cooper people. We believe Cooper people should act with the highest moral and ethical standards and accept only total quality in all they do, rejecting mediocrity in every instance. We encourage all Cooper people to be shareholders and identify with the company, even after they have left active employment. We believe in planning at all levels of the company.
Senior management is responsible for developing a corporate strategic plan.
Each operating unit is responsible for a detailed 3-year business plan. This plan must support the strategic plans of the company and be reviewed and accepted each year by the appropriate supervisor. Commitment to a financial plan is a key element of Cooper's success. Organizations We encourage creativity, innovation, and free thought. We discourage uniformity and centralization.