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Coming Clean about Bribery
Because of their need to comply with Sarbox internal-controls rules, companies are spotting and reporting more violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. April 3, 2006
Following the Code
These days, every company has devised a formal code of conduct. Getting employees to read and follow it is another challenge altogether. March 31, 2006
Attitude Adjustment
New research uncovers ''a trend toward higher ethical standards'' at American businesses over the past 20 years. But do attitudes translate into action? March 31, 2006
I Am Joe's Conscience
Employers are setting up ethics programs to teach workers to do the right thing. Is this the wrong approach? March 15, 2006
Under Patriot Act, Feds Could Bug Boards
The new amendments will enable prosecutors to use electronic surveillance of executives suspected to be involved in such misdeeds as price fixing and bid rigging. Intellectual property could also be at risk. March 8, 2006
Executive Loans Can Run Both Ways
Even when such arrangements are properly disclosed, say experts, they may be legal and yet ethically troublesome. March 6, 2006
Globalization for Reporting Guidelines?
Companies that ignore environmental and social responsibilities are putting their share price at risk, maintains the United Nations, which is lining up large institutional investors to prove its point. January 25, 2006
Two Views of Virtue
The corporate social responsiblity movement is picking up steam. Should you worry about it? December 15, 2005
Sarbox ABCs for the Rank and File
Concerned about compliance costs, companies are training employees in the ins and outs of Sarbox internal-controls rules. October 13, 2005
The Price of a Cheap Suit
Companies spend millions to assess overseas suppliers. So why are they still missing so many problems? August 1, 2005