A recent survey of 1,121 managers and human resources experts from around the world investigated the top reasons why employees break the rules.Each participant was asked,"What are the top three factors that are most likely to cause people to compromise an organization's ethical standards?" Which factor was listed most often?
A) desire to steal from or harm the organization
B) lack of consequence if caught
C) wanting to help the organization survive
D) pressure to meet unrealistic business objectives/deadlines

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The most commonly cited reason for employees breaking ethical standards was the pressure to meet unrealistic business objectives/deadlines, according to the survey of managers and HR experts. This suggests that companies need to focus more on creating realistic and sustainable goals and providing support for their employees to achieve them, rather than simply expecting compliance without addressing underlying issues.

A Recent Survey of 1,121 Managers and Human Resources Experts