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Thus, a graded hierarchy of responses to noncompliance with the recommendations and

instructions of the regulatory entity develops.

This enforcement pyramid intends to develop regulators’ capacity to adapt to the current
circumstances.

The adopted model is not static but rather dynamic, depending on various circumstantial fac tors.

Responsive regulation presupposes that the cultural diversity between regulated organizations
justifies the use of discriminatory power.

That is, organizations are distinct and thus, should be dealt with in a differentiated fashion.

Since contingency is the base of this model, a hierarchy in the use of regulatory tools is

fundamental. It is not possible to consider standardized use.

To effectively regulate organizations’ practices, an evaluation of each situation is required,
followed by an appropriate intervention with the relevant regulatory instruments.

It is possible then to grade regulation-measuring instruments as these tools should have more

significant weight in financial, technical, and mate rial resources when the organization’s
performance is weak.

This notion is partly related to the concept of empowerment associated with regulation.

An effective regulatory system should be developed with the purpose of improving the

performance of organizations, with characteristics such as contingency and hierarchy contributing

decisively.

Regulatory agencies resort to distinct mechanisms depending on the organization’s performance

and cooperation with regulatory authorities (Baldwin and Cave 1999).

When there are signs of bad behavior that put compliance at

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