RT Article
T1 The Federal Sentencing Guidelines for Organizations: A Framework for Ethical Compliance
JF Journal of business ethics
VO 17
IS 4
SP 353
OP 363
A1 Ferrell, O. C.
A1 LeClair, Debbie Thorne
A1 Ferrell, Linda
A2 LeClair, Debbie Thorne
A2 Ferrell, Linda
LA English
YR 1998
UL https://ixtheo.de/Record/1785610201
AB After years of debate over the importance of ethical conduct in organizations, the federal government has decided to institutionalize ethics as a buffer to prevent legal violations in organizations. The key requirements of the Federal Sentencing Guidelines (FSG) are outlined, and suggested actions managers should adopt to improve ethical compliance are presented. An effective compliance program is more a process and commitment than a specific blueprint for conduct. The organization has the responsibility to create an organizational climate to reduce misconduct. The adoption of a FSG compliance program has the potential to substantially lessen organizational penalties if there is due diligence to prevent misconduct. Federal courts determine the effectiveness of an FSG program after a violation occurs.
K1 Specific Blueprint
K1 Ethical Conduct
K1 Federal Government
K1 Action Manager
K1 Economic Growth
DO 10.1023/A:1005786809479