Ethical management checkist.

Here's a checklist of reflective questions for finance professionals relating to the management of ethics. The questions serve as a foundation for reflection:

* Does your organization have an ethical statement/code of conduct/code of ethics? If yes, does it reflect your professional obligations?

* Does your organization communicate its ethical business practices and commitment to responsible business? If yes, how?

* Are your statements for responsible business monitored and verified? If yes, how and by whom?

* Does your organization include a session on ethics and responsible business in its induction program for all staff?

* Is this featured in ongoing training?

* Are you aware of what categories of ethical information are gathered in your organization? If yes, are there any omissions?

* Do you know who in your management team uses ethical data? Who else might benefit from using ethical data, and how do you work together?

* Does your board/CEO/CFO take responsibility for ethical performance? If not, what role should they take?

* Are staff rewarded/disciplined in relation to ethical performance?

* Is someone in the organization responsible for gathering or analyzing ethical performance information?

* Does ethical data gathered within your organization help inform business decisions and business success?

* Does your organization have an anti-bribery...