Discussion

1. Why is achieving perfect performance in the workplace not desirable?

2. Many employees who are aware of possible illegal conduct are fearful of being dragged into the investigation. An adequate reporting program provides anonymity to those who report fraudulent activity. This serves to encourage reporting and, therefore, increases the perception to employees that if they committed a fraud that fraud would be detected. What three practices or procedures would you implement to achieve those objectives?

3. Do you believe a code of business ethics and conduct improves the overall level of compliance with company practices and ethical performance? Why or why not?