CRISC · Question #468
Which of the following BEST mitigates ethical risk?
The correct answer is A. Ethics committees. Ethics committees best mitigate ethical risk by providing a structured body for oversight, policy development, and addressing ethical dilemmas within an organization.
Question
Which of the following BEST mitigates ethical risk?
Options
- AEthics committees
- BContingency scenarios
- CAwareness of consequences for violations
- DRoutine changes in senior management
How the community answered
(31 responses)- A90% (28)
- B3% (1)
- D6% (2)
Why each option
Ethics committees best mitigate ethical risk by providing a structured body for oversight, policy development, and addressing ethical dilemmas within an organization.
Ethics committees are formal bodies specifically established to oversee and guide an organization's ethical conduct. They develop policies, provide advice on ethical dilemmas, investigate breaches, and promote a culture of integrity, making them the most comprehensive and proactive mitigation for ethical risk.
Contingency scenarios are plans for responding to specific adverse events, not directly for preventing ethical breaches or promoting ethical conduct.
Awareness of consequences for violations can deter unethical behavior but is reactive and does not proactively foster an ethical culture or provide a mechanism for guidance.
Routine changes in senior management, while potentially bringing new perspectives, do not inherently mitigate ethical risk and can sometimes disrupt ethical governance if not managed properly.
Concept tested: Ethical risk mitigation strategies
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