13 CODE OF ETHICS

Article 111

Ethical Principles for Members of the GMBS Academic Community

(1) The GMBS Code of Ethics is an expression of the moral values applied in the GMBS environment. It establishes ethical principles and standards of conduct for GMBS staff and students, taking into account the specifics of their position. The Code of Ethics specifically regulates the ethical principles applied in educational and scientific and research activities.

(2) The GMBS Code of Ethics is morally binding on members of the GMBS academic community; it applies appropriately to other GMBS employees.

(3) By their actions, each member of the GMBS academic community, in particular:

a) Shows respect for every human being and respects fundamental human rights and freedoms;

b) Does not tolerate any physical or psychological violence, and actively opposes abuse, humiliation, ridicule, bullying of individuals or groups;

c) Rejects discrimination in any form;

d) Bears legal, professional and moral responsibility for their own actions;

e) Honours and respects all forms of education and research activities at the GMBS;

f) Honours and respects freedom of thought, freedom of expression and critical thinking, independent research, the free exchange of opinions, and expresses dissenting views in a fair and

constructive manner;

g) Respects the principles of collegiality and academic cooperation;

h) Does not use their functional or professional position in the organisational structure for personal gain or for the benefit of third parties;

i) Adheres to the rules of political and religious neutrality on campus.

Article 112

GMBS Code of Ethics

(1) The ethical principles in the educational activities, scientific and research activities and the activities of the GMBS Ethics Committee are laid down in a separate Internal Regulation of GMBS.