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Corporate investigations initiated internally can be driven by two key factors: The need for a swift resolution, and the fear of external intervention either by a law enforcement or regulatory authority. The dominance of these two factors can mean that the investigation is conducted with a specific end in mind. That isn’t a problem in itself, but it can create a short-term focus without recognizing the need for long-term solutions.
The focus on the short-term goals can obscure the root problems that created the need for an internal investigation in the first place. As a result, organizations may then find themselves in a perpetual cycle of internal investigations and resolutions.