RCC Investigations, Reporting, and Ethics

Question 1

What is the first step in conducting an internal investigation?

Accepted Answer

Define the scope and objectives

Answer

Discipline the accused

Answer

Notify external media

Answer

Interview all employees immediately

Question 2

Why is documentation important during a compliance investigation?

Accepted Answer

To support findings and protect against liability

Answer

To avoid legal review

Answer

To keep the investigation informal

Answer

To reduce data storage needs

Question 3

Which reporting mechanism encourages anonymous ethical disclosures?

Accepted Answer

Whistleblower hotline

Answer

Employee suggestion box

Answer

Departmental meetings

Answer

Annual performance review

Question 4

Which ethical principle is most important when handling confidential reports?

Accepted Answer

Confidentiality

Answer

Justice

Answer

Transparency

Answer

Autonomy

Question 5

What is a red flag for unethical behavior in an organization?

Accepted Answer

Employee fear of reporting misconduct

Answer

Low staff turnover

Answer

High audit ratings

Answer

Successful product launches

Question 6

Why is ethical leadership important in compliance?

Accepted Answer

To reinforce ethical behavior organization-wide

Answer

To focus only on profits

Answer

To avoid employee engagement

Answer

To eliminate compliance programs