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SPHR Human Resources

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What is the primary benefit of having a chief ethics officer?
  1. It allows for consistent communication of values and standards to the organization.
  2. Legal counsel does not need to be consulted on ethical issues.
  3. It reduces the number of employee complaints and dispute resolution sessions.
  4. Other managers in the organization do not have to handle any more ethical issues.
Explanation
Answer - A - Having a chief ethics officer will help increase the emphasis on ethical matters and do so in a cohesive manner.

Key Takeaway: The chief ethics officer is involved with communicating standards of conduct in terms of organizational values and culture and instilling these throughout the organization. They may also be involved with the ethical sensitivity of major organizational decisions. The chief ethics officer should not have the sole responsibility for ethics. All levels of management must support policy development, training, and enforcement.
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