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Question 660 - IIA-CIA-Part1 discussion

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An internal auditor is reviewing the results of an employee survey at a mining company. Which of the following would alert the auditor to a potential ethics issue?

A.

Women account for 20% of the total number of employees in the company.

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Women account for 20% of the total number of employees in the company.

B.

Thirty percent of employees feel confident in raising concerns without a fear of retaliation.

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B.

Thirty percent of employees feel confident in raising concerns without a fear of retaliation.

C.

Most employees believe that transparent and fair decision-making forms the basis of business ethics.

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C.

Most employees believe that transparent and fair decision-making forms the basis of business ethics.

D.

Employees with longer work experience believe that they deserve more privileges than new hires.

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D.

Employees with longer work experience believe that they deserve more privileges than new hires.

Suggested answer: B

Explanation:

A low percentage of employees feeling confident in raising concerns without fear of retaliation indicates a potential ethics issue within the organization. It suggests that the company might have a culture that does not adequately protect whistleblowers, which can lead to ethical lapses and noncompliance with laws and regulations.

Reference:

IIA guidance on ethics and whistleblower protection.

COSO Framework on organizational culture and ethics.

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asked 03/11/2024
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