Mission
PDIC will be the world's #1 Wire & Cable Company while identifying mining opportunities in the Regions in which we operate. The Phelps Dodge International Corporation approach to be #1 will be achieved as ONE COMPANY by:
- Providing value to our customers and increasing sales
- Effectively pricing PDIC products and services
- Leveraging on opportunistic market conditions
- Exhibiting Operational Excellence in everything we do
Values
As a company and as Phelps Dodge employees, we are committed to working safely; doing what's right; instilling trust and confidence in employees and the organization; and working together. This is the core set of values that helps employees meet goals as an organization. It is the set of unifying, guiding principles of behavior and action that serve as the foundation for the way in which business is conducted. These values, and the goals and objectives set for accomplishment, reflect the employees' character and personality.
It is our dedication to these values that sets Phelps Dodge apart from other companies.
Safety
Phelps Dodge is committed to working safely and to promoting safe living habits off the job. Safety is as much a state of mind as it is a fundamental duty and daily responsibility of every employee. Employees who work safely protect themselves and those with whom they work.
Doing What's Right
Phelps Dodge is committed to maintaining the highest standards of honesty, ethics, and personal and professional integrity. The company strives to treat all people fairly, deliver on commitments and take personal responsibility for its actions. In an honest, ethical environment, all employees are valued, encouraged and recognized for their accomplishments.
Trust
Phelps Dodge is committed to treating all people with respect and giving employees confidence. An environment in which feelings of trust are fostered allows the company to recognize the importance of individuals, value their diverse backgrounds and experiences, and appreciate their opinions. Trust compels the sharing of information and encourages new ideas. It requires an open, honest, forthright manner. Our success as a company depends on trust - its existence allows us to expand our horizons, try new approaches and surpass expectations. Trust encourages innovation, creativity and continued success.
Confidence
Phelps Dodge employees develop and use their skills and experience on the job. Confident employees take initiative, handle the unexpected, stand behind their convictions and support the efforts of others. They take bold, creative actions; capitalize on opportunities; make sound decisions quickly; and mobilize the best resources for rapid action.
Teamwork
Phelps Dodge is committed to personal involvement and collaboration in a team environment. This includes setting common goals in support of business objectives, making an individual commitment to the team's success and recognizing the success of the team.
In the team environment people develop and work together to achieve growth, operating excellence and customer satisfaction. Teamwork optimizes talent, provides more flexibility on the job and instills commitment to the success of the company.
