From the earliest days of the organization, Rotarians were concerned with
promoting

high ethical standards in their professional lives. One of the world's most
widely printed and quoted statements of business ethics is "The 4-Way Test".



Of the things we think, say or do:

1.
Is it the TRUTH?

2.
Is it FAIR to all concerned?

3.
Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?

4.
Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?



Created in 1932 by Rotarian Herbert J. Taylor (who later served as RI
president) when he was asked to take charge of a company that was facing
bankruptcy. This 24-word code of ethics for employees to follow in their
business and professional lives became the guide for sales, production,
advertising, and all relations with dealers and customers, and the survival
of the company is credited to this simple philosophy. Adopted by Rotary in
1943, The 4-Way Test has been translated into more than a hundred
languages and published in thousands of ways.




Information on this page came from:

Rotary International Website
The 4-Way Test