Read the excerpt on Pick ‘n Pay’s Code of Conduct and answer the question that follow: General Obligations of Employees: All employees shall be responsible for observance of the Code of Ethics as detailed in this document and policies of the company. Code of Conduct Employees shall: -Be ambassadors for the company. -Deal courteously with fellow employees, suppliers and customers, having due regard to cultural sensitivities and individual dignity. -Give due attention to the company training programmes and development programmes aimed at improvement of self and fellow employees. -Provide safe working conditions, including adequate machinery and equipment and competent supervision. -Not use profane and offensive language when addressing our stakeholders. -Not use inappropriate gestures or threats of violence. -Not discriminate on any ground which does not affect the carrying out of the duties of the employee. -Comply with the laws governing labour relations, conditions of employment and the Bill of Rights. -Not intimidate a fellow employee, and recognise fellow employees' rights to freedom of association. -Not make a false accusation against a fellow employee. -Not carry on the business of the Pick n Pay Group negligently or recklessly. The Pick n Pay Group encourages employees and others to report serious concerns they may have that suspected, or actual illegal, unethical or inappropriate behaviours or practices have taken place. Any infringement by employees of the Code of Ethics will constitute a breach of policy. Such instances will be handled according to our normal internal disciplinary procedures, as aligned with the labour laws of the country, which may be corrective or punitive, and which could result in dismissal from the company. Question: Discuss how this excerpt from Pick ‘n Pay’s Code of Ethics encourages and develops trust within employment relations.

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