Organizational Misconduct

/ˌɔːrɡənaɪˈzeɪʃənəl mɪsˈkɒndʌkt/

Definitions

  1. (n.) Conduct by a corporation or organization that violates legal, ethical, or regulatory standards.
    The company faced penalties due to organizational misconduct involving fraudulent reporting.

Forms

  • organizational misconduct

Commentary

Organizational misconduct often implicates the entity’s liability distinct from individual wrongdoing; clear definition in policies aids compliance enforcement.

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