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(For a recent review of Ethikos, see Duquesne Universitiy’s Ethics News Winter 2007 issue)

Ethikos is a bi-monthly publication that examines ethical and compliance issues in business. In its 19th year, Ethikos takes a unique case-study approach to corporate ethics and compliance programs.

From its inception, Ethikos has examined changes in the corporate ethics scene from the viewpoint of those involved—compliance officers, ethics officers, ombudspersons, practicing professionals in law, accounting, management, and government. (See an historical account of the publication)

The publication reports on organizations’ good and bad experiences in the business ethics and compliance area. Recent articles include:

— How Premier, Inc. Seeks the ‘High Road’ After a Conflict of Interest Scandal

— Why DuPont Uses Real Cases of Wrongdoing to Communicate the Ethics Message

— How Health Care Service Corporation’s Runs Its Management Certification Process

It also reports on breaking developments in the business ethics field, like revisions to the federal Sentencing Guidelines for Organizations and the continuing impact of Sarbanes-Oxley. ‘How to’ pieces for practitioners also appear regularly, including:

— Conducting an ethics investigation

— Structuring a compliance audit

— Managing a compliance hotline

— Implementing ethics training