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The art of governing

Abuse of office for private gains. Trust undermined. Poor governance can have disastrous consequences. It can also threaten market integrity, distort competition and endanger economic development.

So how can organizations improve good governance? In this issue, ISOfocus gives an overview of the most interesting, important and complex changes needed to implement and sustain good governance. It looks at ways to improve business practices and policies and where ISO standards can contribute.  

The art of governing
November/December 2017

The art of governing

A coverage of key issues ranging from risk management and business continuity to sustainable procurement. And a complete picture of ISO 37001 on anti-bribery management systems.

Spotlight

Handcuffed man standing in courtroom.
How Microsoft is bursting the bribery bubble
Is ISO 37001 working to improve anti-corruption practices? Microsoft seems to think so.

ISO 37001 has the potential to be a powerful tool to combat bribery.

Also in this issue

Buying for a better world

Picture a world where every product and appliance is environmentally friendly, where every supermarket item is fair trade, where corruption is an urban myth and poverty a long-distant memory. Hard to imagine? Technically, it is possible… if everyone adhered to sustainable procurement.

An arch bridge in Kromlau, Germany.
Keep calm – the first rule of business continuity

Some things are hard to predict. And others are unlikely. In business, as in life, both can happen at the same time, catching us off guard. The consequences can cause major disruption, which makes proper planning, through business continuity management, an essential tool for businesses that want to go the distance.

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The new arsenal of risk management

A new version of ISO 31000 is due to be unveiled early next year. As the threat of risks grows for governments, organizations and the public alike, how can the new, streamlined standard help to make our future more secure?

About ISOfocus

Published in English, French and Spanish six times per year, ISOfocus is your gateway to International Standards. Whether a multinational enterprise faced with major decisions or a small business looking for ideas, ISOfocus seeks to provide both the kind of overviews that strategic planners need and the little details that can make a big difference.

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