01 Chapter - Compliance Flashcards
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What is Compliance?
Compliance refers to the act of adhering to rules, regulations, laws, policies, and standards set by governing bodies or organizations.
It ensures that businesses and individuals operate within legal and ethical frameworks.
What is the General Definition of Compliance?
Compliance means conforming to laws, regulations, policies, or standards that govern a particular industry or organization.
What does Deterrence Theory suggest?
Deterrence Theory suggests that penalizing violations discourages non-compliance, reducing infractions both by the offender and others.
What is Organizational Compliance?
Organizational Compliance is when companies establish processes to ensure their operations align with internal policies, industry standards, and legal obligations.
Why is Compliance essential for organizations?
Compliance is essential for maintaining integrity, avoiding legal consequences, and fostering a culture of accountability within organizations.
What are the key aspects of Compliance?
- Laws & Regulations
- Standards
- Best Practices
- Professional Standards
- Internal Benchmarks
- Governance
- Policies & Procedures
- Transparency
- Rules
What are Best Practices?
Best practices refer to the most effective and efficient methods for achieving something, based on experience, research, and expert consensus.
Give an example of Best Practices in software development.
Using Agile methodology is considered a best practice for project management.
What are Professional Standards?
Professional standards are a set of rules, guidelines, or ethical principles that govern the conduct and performance of professionals in a certain field.
What is an example of a Professional Standard in healthcare?
Maintaining patient confidentiality is a professional standard for doctors.
What are Internal Benchmarks?
Internal benchmarks are performance targets or standards set within an organization to measure its progress or success.
What is an example of an Internal Benchmark?
A sales team might set an internal benchmark of increasing monthly sales by 10%.
What is Governance in the context of Compliance?
Good corporate governance provides the framework for ethical decision-making, transparency, and accountability.
What role do Policies & Procedures play in Compliance?
Internal policies translate external legal and regulatory requirements into specific guidelines for employees.
What does Transparency mean in an organization?
Transparency refers to openness and clarity in an organization’s operations, building trust and demonstrating accountability.
What is Risk Management?
Risk management is the process of identifying, assessing, and controlling risks that could threaten an organization’s success.
What are the key components of Risk Management?
- Identification
- Assessment
- Control
What are Operational Risks?
Operational risks are related to internal processes, systems, or human error.
What are Compliance Risks?
Compliance risks are the risks of failing to comply with laws, regulations, or industry standards.
What are Financial Risks?
Financial risks are related to financial activities such as market volatility and credit risk.
What are Legal Risks?
Legal risks involve the potential for legal action or disputes.
What are Reputational Risks?
Reputational risks can damage an organization’s reputation.
Describe the Risk Management Lifecycle.
- Risk Identification
- Risk Analysis
- Risk Mitigation Planning
- Risk Management Implementation
- Review and Tracking