The Keys to a Positive Business Culture

Unethical behavior is a serious matter with far-reaching consequences. As evidenced by numerous scandals, unethical behavior ends up dragging everyone down. This article considers integrity at the individual level as well as in terms of what companies can do to foster organizational environments in which people behave with integrity together. For companies that find themselves caught in ethically questionable behavior, the authors offer useful tips for restoring integrity. They also reject the false dichotomy between compliance and the development of people's moral competence, arguing that both perspectives are complementary and mutually reinforcing.