LESSON 3

Why Do Good People Do Bad Things?

Values-based leaders need to understand why their employees are breaking rules and laws and how to minimize these risks. After discussing the Fraud Triangle, these motivations are broken down into eight separate categories, followed by possible solutions.

Strict constructionists technically comply with the laws but try to stay as close to the line as possible. Unfortunately, this doesn’t leave any legal room if something unexpected happens.

Incrementalists are people who start down the slippery slope, one small step at a time. This is also referred to as “salami slicing” because the cut can be so slim that no one seems to notice it. Avoid taking that first step because it is very difficult to stop once ...

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