Bribery and corruption is serious business. From the grand corruption of high-level officials to the everyday dishonest favors in business, corruption and bribery 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 as well as the basics of how to refuse a bribe, protect your reputation, and stay away from potential situations altogether. Additionally, this course provides a basic overview of the most common international anti-bribery laws and conventions and discusses the various kinds of bribes and business gifts that should be avoided.
What You’ll Learn…
- Understand core bribery and corruption issues.
- Identify potential bribery situations.
- Understand common international anti-bribery laws and conventions.
- Know the various kinds of bribes and business gifts and how to avoid them.
- Know the ethical lines for accepting gifts and hospitality in the workplace.
Course Outline
Part 1 – Understanding Bribery & Corruption
- What is corruption?
- What is bribery?
- Kinds of bribes
- Your Code of Conduct
Part 2 – Avoiding and Refusing Bribes
- Subtle forms of bribery
- The risks
- How to refuse a bribe
- Protecting your reputation
- Avoiding potential compromising situations
Part 3 – International Bribery Laws and Conventions
- International Corruption Organizations
- Anti-bribery Laws and Conventions
- FCPA – Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
- U.K. Bribery Act/EU Convention
- OECD Conventions
Part 4 – Business Gifts and Bribes
- Gifts and “Nominal Value”
- Gifts and Travel Expenses
- Gifts and Hospitality issues
- Kinds of Gifts
- Acceptable and Unacceptable Gifts
Part 5 – Accepting Gifts and Hospitality in the Workplace
- When is a gift a bribe?
- Manipulation or Persuasion
- Considerations for Accepting a Gift
- Refusing a Gift
- Reporting and Assistance
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