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www.corporatecompliance.orgprofessional incompetence that affects performance,it directly affects the company andmay constitute a serious risk that cannot beleft for tribunes to resolve after the businesshas demised. The most important aspect ofconflict resolution, aside from protecting theparties’ rights, is respecting dignity and valuingthe individual in the process of aiming fora preventive method, as opposed to a defensemechanism, that preserves dignity and createsan atmosphere of trust and mutual respect.The key inference here is respect towardsthe parties involved and the role that theState plays when establishing the rulesthat must be followed. I would say that thesame values that are presented there shouldencourage employers in their interactionwith their employees. I can proudly say thatthe President elected has taken matters inhis own hands to set an example, making itmandatory for all ministers to sign a Codeof Ethics and Conduct in August this year(for further information refer to http://www.listin.com.do/la-republica/2012/8/23/244585/Presidente-y-la-Vice-firman-Codigo-Etica).Further analysis must be made in orderto have a more accurate data in this regard,nonetheless experience states that whether acompany acts in an ethical manner or not is nota significant factor at the moment for the averageDominican’s willingness to work for anemployer. Jobseekers have other priorities, suchas the need to work and provide for their families.Hopefully, this is about to change with thenew measures being held at all levels. There is aconsiderable percentage of people who aspire togain experience from a leading provider of governance,ethics, and compliance managementand have conducted themselves in such a waythroughout their professional life.Regardless of the challenges that we face,great efforts have been made by both publicand private entities to move towards a greaterethical “well being.” And despite the cultureimbalance of roles and duties, privileges,and responsibilities latent in what is sociallyapproved, (described in Robert Lowie’s bookCulture and Ethnology 1 ) it is my opinion that ourethical future is bright. ✵Laura Serra Nova (info@legauxinternational.co.uk) is a Registered Consultantfor MMRN, Legal Consultant – Compliance Professional and JudiciaryInterpreter with Legaux International in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.1. Robert H. Lowie: Culture and Ethnology. Basic Books Inc., 1967.Advertise with us!Compliance & Ethics Professional is a trusted resource for complianceand ethics professionals. Advertise with us and reach decision-makers!For subscription information and advertising rates, contact Liz Hergert at+1 952 933 4977 or 888 277 4977 or liz.hergert @ corporatecompliance.org.Compliance & EthicsMay/June2013 ProfessionalA PUBLICATION OF THE SOCIETY OF CORPORATE COMPLIANCE AND ETHICSMeetMichael MillerExecutive Director for Ethicsand Compliance, Aerojet,Sacramento, CASee page 14SCCE’s magazine is published bimonthly and has a current distribution ofmore than 3,000 readers. Subscribers include executives and others responsible for compliance:chief compliance officers, risk/ethics officers, corporate CEOs and board members, chieffinancial officers, auditors, controllers, legal executives, general counsel, corporate secretaries,government agencies, and entrepreneurs in various industries.25Seven strategiesfor preventing usersfrom hoardingdocumentsMark Diamond33You’veidentified acorporate risk—what next?C. J. Rathbun41Mind the gap!Where corporatepolicy and socialmedia meetSteve Carr47Political activity compliance:A complex but necessarysubject for complianceprofessionalsScott StetsonCompliance & Ethics Professional May/June 2013+1 952 933 4977 or 888 277 4977 www.corporatecompliance.org 67