Commissioning an outside investigation into the Ray Rice matter is a good strategic play call by the National Football League.

Investigations can be valued tools used by corporations and other institutions facing complex challenges where both their legal interests and reputations are at great risk. Used correctly, these inquiries can help establish essential facts and reassure constituencies. And given the recent media coverage of other domestic violence cases involving NFL players, such inquiries can demonstrate that the organization is committed to disclosing the truth and adhering to high ethical principles.

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