Why do some companies state their core values but make little effort to ensure that individual personnel and the company in general will abide by them?

The importance maxim just serves to make the business look good .

Explanation:

Throughout recent years, the once common image of ethics as individualistic, unchangeable and impervious to corporate pressures did not stand up to inspection. The stories of many Companies demonstrate the position that companies play in influencing the actions of people and that even sound moral fiber will crumble when too lean. Once presenting an enforcement program, administrators will speak of mutual trust, but staff often see a message from on high.