Standards, Policies & Procedures Flashcards
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Which element is most critical when drafting a compliance policy to ensure employee understanding and adherence?
Answer: Writing in plain, clear language accessible to all employees
Policies written in plain language improve comprehension and increase the likelihood of consistent employee adherence.
A company's code of conduct conflicts with a specific departmental procedure. What is the appropriate resolution?
Answer: The code of conduct supersedes departmental procedures as the higher-level document
The code of conduct is a higher-order governance document and generally supersedes lower-level departmental procedures when conflicts arise.
What does a 'policy owner' primarily responsible for in a compliance program?
Answer: Maintaining, updating, and enforcing the assigned policy
A policy owner is accountable for keeping the policy current, ensuring enforcement, and coordinating updates as regulations or business conditions change.
Which scenario best illustrates a 'gap' in a compliance standards framework?
Answer: A regulatory requirement with no corresponding internal policy or control
A compliance gap exists when an external regulatory requirement is not addressed by any internal policy, standard, or control.
How often should a compliance policy generally be reviewed at minimum according to best practices?
Answer: Annually or whenever significant regulatory or business changes occur
Best practice dictates annual reviews supplemented by ad hoc reviews triggered by regulatory changes, mergers, or material business shifts.
A new regulation requires a company to implement anti-bribery controls. What is the FIRST step in translating this requirement into policy?
Answer: Conducting a gap analysis to determine existing controls versus new requirements
A gap analysis identifies what existing controls already address the new requirement and what new policies or procedures must be developed.
Which of the following best describes a 'standard' in the compliance document hierarchy?
Answer: A mandatory requirement that specifies minimum acceptable behavior in support of a policy
Standards set mandatory minimum requirements that operationalize a policy, sitting between high-level policies and detailed procedures.