CRISC · Question #420
Which of the following has the GREATEST positive impact on ethical compliance within the risk management process?
The correct answer is A. Senior management demonstrates ethics in their day-to-day decision making. Senior management demonstrating ethical behavior in daily decision-making has the greatest positive impact on ethical compliance by setting the organizational tone and culture.
Question
Which of the following has the GREATEST positive impact on ethical compliance within the risk management process?
Options
- ASenior management demonstrates ethics in their day-to-day decision making.
- BAn independent ethics investigation team has been established.
- CEmployees are required to complete ethics training courses annually.
- DThe risk practitioner is required to consult with the ethics committee.
How the community answered
(36 responses)- A78% (28)
- B14% (5)
- C3% (1)
- D6% (2)
Why each option
Senior management demonstrating ethical behavior in daily decision-making has the greatest positive impact on ethical compliance by setting the organizational tone and culture.
Senior management's visible commitment and demonstration of ethical behavior create a strong "tone at the top," which is crucial for fostering an ethical culture throughout the organization. This influences employee behavior more profoundly than policies or training alone.
An independent ethics investigation team is important for enforcement and response, but it addresses violations after they occur rather than proactively fostering ethical behavior.
Annual ethics training is valuable for awareness, but without leadership modeling ethical conduct, its impact on actual behavior can be limited.
Consulting with an ethics committee is a good practice for specific decisions but doesn't have the broad, pervasive impact of consistent ethical leadership.
Concept tested: Ethical culture and leadership
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