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TON DONNE DIRECTION [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-10-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Corporate Management (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- tone at the top
1, record 1, English, tone%20at%20the%20top
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- tone from the top 2, record 1, English, tone%20from%20the%20top
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
"Tone from the top" is an essential part of a culture of compliance. [An] organization's leaders should be clear, vocal and visible in promoting compliance. Managers should foster an open culture where compliance is part of an ongoing conversation. 2, record 1, English, - tone%20at%20the%20top
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "tone at the top" is often used in connection with the internal control environment. It can equally be applied to assess the leadership team's tolerance and prudence in managing risk. 3, record 1, English, - tone%20at%20the%20top
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Gestion de l'entreprise (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ton donné par la direction
1, record 1, French, ton%20donn%C3%A9%20par%20la%20direction
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le ton donné par la direction est un élément essentiel d'une culture de conformité. Les dirigeants [d'une] organisation doivent promouvoir la conformité de manière claire, audible et visible. Les gestionnaires doivent favoriser une culture ouverte où la conformité fait partie d'une conversation permanente. 2, record 1, French, - ton%20donn%C3%A9%20par%20la%20direction
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'expression «ton donné par la direction» est souvent utilisée en lien avec l'environnement de contrôle interne. Elle convient également à l'évaluation de la tolérance et de la prudence de l'équipe de direction à l'égard de la gestion des risques. 3, record 1, French, - ton%20donn%C3%A9%20par%20la%20direction
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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