Answer:
The spirit behind Federal Sentencing Guidelines for organizations is that: Legal violations can be prevented through organizational values and a commitment to ethical conduct.
Explanation:
In 1991, under Sentencing Reform Act, there was an extension. According to this, Sentencing Commission of the United States submitted 'Federal Sentencing Guidelines for Organizations' (FSGO) to the Congress. These are a set of standards that govern what would be the sentences federal judges could impose on the organizations in case there are any federal crimes committed.
The main purpose of these guidelines is that it streamlines sentencing and punishment in case there are organizational crimes. It holds companies and employees responsible for any misconduct in the organization. So, the spirit of these guidelines is that it would prevent any legal violations in the organization and prevent any violation to ethical conduct.
