Tone At The Top

Ethical work climate starts from the top down

Have you heard of 𝗧𝗼𝗻𝗲 π—”π˜ 𝗧𝗡𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝗽?

Tone At The Top is a term that originated in the field of accounting. It describes an organization's ethical climate, as established by its board of directors and senior management.

In other words, if managers and owners want their employees to behave in an ethical and honest manner, they need to lead by example and demonstrate those qualities through their own actions.

Tone At The Top is considered by the accounting world to be one of the most important factors in creating a culture of honesty and high ethics.

What would you consider to be the "tone at the top" at your place of work?

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