Our Values and EthosThe foundation of our culture is our ethos
It defines how General Dynamics employees act according to our shared values of honesty, transparency, alignment and trust.
Our ethos ensures that each and every one of us behaves according to our shared values and uses those values to guide our every endeavor.
Dedicated to transparency, trust, alignment and honesty, General Dynamics is unified in its commitment to act as good steward of its investments our shareholders, customers, employees and communities make in us – now and in the future.
Our ethos undergirds our culture, our business model and our daily interactions. These values are a constant reminder of who we are and what we do.
Every day, they:
- DRIVE how we operate our business
We pursue operating excellence by anticipating customer needs; driving innovation; improving processes; and reducing waste, emissions and energy consumption. We believe in being wise stewards of capital and resources.
- GOVERN how we engage with our employees, customers, partners and suppliers
We must be forthright and open to change. We seek employees, partners and suppliers that adhere to these values in their businesses and we hold them to the same high standards as we hold ourselves.
- GUIDE our interactions with each other
As a community of people, we are dedicated to our company's purpose and to promoting the health, welfare and safety of our employees. We treat each other with dignity and respect, celebrating our similarities as well as our differences.
Our ValuesEnsure fair compensation and equal employment opportunity in principled and productive workplaces
Our values motivate us to promote strong organizational practices with opportunities for career development and training. We stand behind basic universal human rights, including that all employment must be voluntary. We unequivocally oppose human trafficking in all forms.
Connect us with our communities
Fulfilling our obligation to be a good corporate citizen means that we engage in actions that further the well-being of our communities.
We do this by supporting participation in social welfare organizations, promoting volunteerism, and undertaking initiatives to mitigate climate change, drive out hazardous waste from our processes, and protect water resources.
