Ethics

This area is intended to provide a practical guide to assist you in meeting emerging global standards and expectations for an effective business ethics program.

Corporate Accountability: White Collar Crime Penalty Enhancements

Written by Dr. Melissa Luke

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 requires new disclosures for officers and directors of publicly traded companies. Controls regarding securities fraud, criminal and civil penalties for violating the securities laws, blackouts for insider trades of pension fund shares, and the protections for corporate whistleblowers have become forefront in the Acts creation of safeguarding the general public’s rights. Read more...

Ethics and Good Recruiting

Written by Kevin Wheeler

It is far too easy to get caught up in our own perspectives, careers, and day-to-day activities that we don't see alternatives to the problems we face. Instead, we continue to follow traditional approaches, even when they are obviously inadequate. Read more...

Ethics and Values Stop Being Personal When They Affect Others

Written by Karen Mattonen

The common argument is that Ethics, Morals, or Values are personal. Many believe that also that the decision for our actions must come from within us. Quite often absolute standards are brought into question in regards to ethics, and this is my response : Read more...