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1. What should be the elements of a zero-tolerance ethics policy? Are any of these elements missing at Siemens Global?

2. What leadership and followership ethics lessons do you take from this case?

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This solution discusses a case regarding business ethics. The elements of a zero-tolerance ethics policy are determines. The expert determines if any of the elements missing at Siemens Global. The leadership and followership ethics lessons which can be taken from the case are determined.

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1. What should be the elements of a zero-tolerance ethics policy? Are any of these elements missing at Siemens Global?

The elements of a zero-tolerance ethics policy should include adherence to the highest ethical standards by all members associated with the organization including the highest officials as well as a commitment to compliance with the law and policy. In addition, the organization must ensure that measures are implemented to prevent, detect, report and address any allegation of misconduct wherein employees feel confident and ...

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