Inside Asian Gaming

IAG APR 2023年4月 亞博匯 78 officerdedicatedsolely toethics. However, some larger gaming companies have executive positions combining ethics and compliance responsibilities. Combining the functions is tricky because ethics and compliance are different skill sets, and finding a person with both can be challenging. In addition, whether something is legal can significantly differ from whether it is ethical. So, it is two skill sets looking at a particular situation from different perspectives. Therefore, larger companies should consider separate positions, although programs can share some functionality like anonymous reporting and investigation functions. IAG: Finally, Anthony, what are the main benefits of running a gaming company that prioritizes ethical behavior? AC: The most obvious is that doing the right thing betters society, but it also has other advantages. For example, most employees want to be associated with an ethical company that pays fair wages, offers a safe and healthy environment, and respects their person and contributions. A positive culture encourages loyalty and teamwork and strengthens the company. Moreover, community contributions and involvement cultivate pride and cooperation that can go a long way to collectively solving problems rather than creating conflict. Customers who appreciate being treated fairly are often loyal to the brand. Equally important, ethical companies tilt the benefits versus harms equation in favor of the industry. Unethical companies encourage public backlash that can result in increased regulation, clawing back privileges or, in the extreme, eliminating the industry. IN FOCUS