International Bribery and Corruption Awareness

About the course

Bribery and corruption is serious business. From grand corruption involving high-level officials to everyday dishonest favors, these practices can be devastating to your organization and should not be tolerated. This course includes:

• Practical information to help individuals understand core bribery and corruption issues in business.
• Guidance on how to refuse a bribe, protect your reputation, and avoid risky situations altogether.
• An overview of the most common international anti-bribery laws and conventions, including the FCPA (Foreign Corrupt Practices Act), the OECD Convention, and the EU Convention.
• Discussion of the types of bribes and business gifts that should be avoided.
• Advice on identifying unethical gifts and applying the “4 R’s” for refusing inappropriate ones.

What you will learn

• Learn practical information to help individuals understand core bribery and corruption issues in business.
• Understand how to refuse a bribe, protect your reputation, and avoid compromising situations.
• Learn the types of bribes and business gifts that must be avoided.
• Know the major international anti-bribery laws and conventions, including the FCPA, OECD, and EU Convention.

Course outline

Part 1 – Understanding Bribery & Corruption
Part 2 – Avoiding and Refusing Bribes
Part 3 – International Bribery Laws and Conventions
Part 4 – Business Gifts and Bribes
Part 5 – Accepting Gifts and Hospitality in the Workplace