Studies show that an organization's culture has a stronger impact on the amount of ethical misconduct than an organization's formal ethics and compliance programs.

Research has shown that an organization's culture, including its values, behaviors, and norms, has a greater influence on ethical behavior than the existence of formal ethics and compliance programs. The tone at the top and the behavior of leaders and managers are particularly significant in shaping ethical conduct within an organization. Therefore, it's necessary to foster and cultivate a positive ethical culture to enhance ethical behavior.