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Defense Contracting
June 2018
We May Not Be as Ethical as We Think We Are
By Jeffrey M. KaplanJudge Learned Hand famously said: “The spirit of liberty is the spirit that is not too sure that it is right.” Many believe it was a profound statement. But what — if anything — does it have to do with ethics? -
May 2018
How to Handle Ethics-Related Disputes
By David RobbinsProper business ethics is not only good business, but also required by the Federal Acquisition Regulation. However, there are times when contractors and the government do not have the same view of what proper business ethics are. -
April 2018
The Corporate Monitor: An Enigma No More
By Amy E. McDougalIt is a piece of paper that sends chills up any government contractor’s spine — the Notice of Proposed Suspension or Debarment for an ethical failure. -
March 2018
For Those Confused About Sexual Harassment
By Anne R. HarrisA colleague recently relayed a conversation with a male business executive client who was seeking clarity on do’s and don’ts to avoid crossing the line with regard to sexual harassment. Kudos for wanting to do the right thing, but this person said things such as, “If I’m on a business trip with a female employee, why can’t I suggest we meet in my hotel room? -
March 2018
An Assessment Tool for Measuring Ethical Fitness
By Joan Elise DubinskyIt was once said that measuring a corporation’s commitment to ethics was like nailing Jell-O to the wall. -
January 2018
The Case for a Deeply Embedded Ethical Culture
By Jacob BlassIn a highly regulated work environment, leadership rarely makes a distinction between compliance and ethics. -
January 2018
For a Culture of Integrity, Focus on Fairness
By Anne R. HarrisOrganizational ethics and compliance is about encouraging people to conduct business with integrity. -
November 2017
Compliance Fatigue Syndrome is Real
By Brian D. MillerForget chronic fatigue syndrome. A more serious ailment may be compliance fatigue syndrome. Which is more ruinous? Hint: One may result in time spent in a federal correctional institution. -
October 2017
Watching for Government Overreach
By Erin R. Davis and Barbara A. DuncombeThe Department of Justice regularly issues press releases whenever it wins a judgment or settles a False Claims Act case for multimillion-dollar amounts. -
September 2017
Committing to Procurement Integrity
By Tom Caulfield and Sheryl StecklerWho owns the commitment to procurement integrity in a contractor’s organization?
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