Gartner, Inc. collected data from over 6,000 employees at more than 100 organizations – As cited in the "About this Research" section at the bottom of the page: This research is drawn from interviews with Gartner members and from four major research studies from Gartner for Ethics and Compliance Leaders and the Compliance and Ethics Leadership Council. Collectively we surveyed over 6,000 employees at over 100 organizations. to compile research to help legal leaders craft  an appropriate risk mitigation strategies and implement best-in-class risk mitigation plans that balance risk with reward. The following eight principles emerged to mitigate the risks taken to capture business value at minimum cost.