Perspectives of Chief Ethics and Compliance Officers on the Detection and Prevention of Corporate Misdeeds

The book explores the insights from a 2009 RAND conference focused on the role of corporate chief ethics and compliance officers (CECOs). It highlights the distinct position CECOs hold within corporate management and emphasizes the significance of ethics and organizational culture in preventing misconduct. Discussions also underline the critical role of open communication and employee reporting as safeguards against fraud, drawing on perspectives from various stakeholders including current and former CECOs, nonprofit representatives, and academics.