The Value of a “Built In” vs. “Bolted On” E&C Program
Ethics and compliance are far too often neglected by boards of directors at big firms, even though it’s settled law and policy that boards of directors are required to oversee company compliance. In fact, a survey of 26 past and present Chief Ethics and Compliance Officers (CECOs) reveals that most CECOs feel their boards don’t fully understand the ethics and compliance programs they should be overseeing and that they ask too little of senior management when it comes to ethics.
with co-author Emily…
