Measuring and Evaluating Ethical Performance: Standards, Audits, and Accountability Mechanisms
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global Publishing
Article | NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies
Year: 2025
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-eth-ds-mk-10
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About the Article
This article examines how organizations can measure and evaluate ethical performance through standards, audits, feedback systems, continuous improvement, and transparency practices. It analyzes the role of ethical KPIs, surveys, and stakeholder consultations as mechanisms for strengthening accountability and trust.
Drawing on case studies from healthcare, corporate, and non-profit contexts, the discussion demonstrates how structured evaluation enhances compliance, risk management, and credibility. Ethical measurement is positioned not merely as compliance but as a strategic practice that reinforces governance and builds stakeholder confidence.
Key Topics
- Establishing and applying ethical standards
- Monitoring and auditing frameworks
- Feedback systems and whistleblowing protection
- Continuous improvement and ethical learning
- Transparency and reporting mechanisms
- Ethical KPIs and stakeholder surveys
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Measuring and Evaluating Ethical Performance: Standards, Audits, and Accountability Mechanisms. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-sc-md-mt-10
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