Bribery is illegal, yet it occurs in nearly every country. In fact, trillions of dollars change hands in bribes. This is why it's important to be able to identify when someone is trying to bribe you and ways you can prevent bribery. This course will show which occupations and activities are considered to have a high risk for bribery, along with how to identify locations that have a high risk. You will also learn what some international organizations are doing to prevent bribery
Bribery exists for many reasons, but usually at the center is a desire to for unscrupulous business persons or officials to make more money by cutting corners in some way. Bribery can have a wide range of impacts, both within a business and the community as a whole, affecting the people directly involved in the bribery and those who aren't. For instance, when caught, both an individual convicted of bribery and the corporation that the individual works for can both be held criminally and civilly liable. Individuals may face jail time and large fines, while a criminally liable corporation will face fines, civil liabilities, and possible consequences for company leadership. At the community level, the consequences of bribery can be dire if construction codes or safety measure are the result of cut corners caused by bribery. This can include illness, financial ruin, and even death. With such steep ramifications, it is vital to learn to identify and prevent bribery. In this Anti-Bribery and Corruption training course, you will learn the effects of bribery, how to stop corruption in business, how to deal with corruption in the workplace, and more.
Learning Objectives
- Define what it means to bribe someone and the possible consequences
- Classify the many forms of bribery
- Identify high-risk activities that can lead to a bribery situation
- Pinpoint high-risk locations that will create greater risk for bribery
- Understand the red flags in an organization that can indicate bribery is in play
- Learn how to prevent bribery, both in your company and globally
- Know who the international bribery prevention organizations are
Skills you’ll gain
Anti-Bribery And CorruptionAnti Money LaunderingCompliance TrainingForeign Corrupt Practices ActFraud Prevention And DetectionCertified Anti-Money Laundering And Fraud Professional (CAFP)What You'll Learn
- Define bribery and recognize its possible criminal and civil consequences
- Classify the many common forms of bribery and distinguish gifts from bribes
- Identify high-risk activities and locations that increase the risk of bribery
- Recognize the red flags in an organization that can indicate bribery is in play
- Apply methods to prevent bribery within your company and globally
- Identify the international organizations working to prevent bribery, including the United Nations, World Bank, International Monetary Fund, and OECD
Key Takeaways
- Bribery is illegal yet occurs in nearly every country, with trillions of dollars changing hands in bribes.
- Both an individual convicted of bribery and the corporation the individual works for can be held criminally and civilly liable, facing jail time, fines, and consequences for company leadership.
- Bribery often stems from a desire by unscrupulous business persons or officials to make more money by cutting corners.
- At the community level, bribery that compromises construction codes or safety measures can lead to illness, financial ruin, and even death.
- International organizations such as the United Nations, World Bank, International Monetary Fund, and OECD work to prevent bribery.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this Anti-Bribery course cover?
The course covers the effects of bribery, how to stop corruption in business, and how to deal with corruption in the workplace. It explains which occupations and activities are considered high risk for bribery, how to identify high-risk locations, the red flags that indicate bribery, and what international organizations are doing to prevent it.
What will I learn to identify in this course?
You will learn to identify when someone is trying to bribe you, the many forms bribery can take, high-risk activities and locations, and the red flags in an organization that can indicate bribery is in play.
Does the course explain the consequences of bribery?
Yes. It covers the consequences for individuals, who may face jail time and large fines, and for corporations, which can face fines, civil liabilities, and possible consequences for company leadership, as well as community-level impacts such as illness, financial ruin, and even death.
Which international organizations are discussed in the course?
The course covers the United Nations, the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, and the OECD as international bribery prevention organizations.
What skills does this course relate to?
The course relates to Anti-Bribery and Corruption, Anti Money Laundering, Compliance Training, the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, Fraud Prevention and Detection, and the Certified Anti-Money Laundering and Fraud Professional (CAFP) designation.
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Welcome to KnowledgeCity's course, "Anti-Bribery." Bribery is more prevalent around the world than you might think. In fact, a recent survey conducted by Transparency International found one in four people paid a bribe just to access public services in the previous 12 months. And the World Bank estimates that trillions of dollars are paid in bribes every year. So it may be of no surprise then that more than half of the people who took the survey felt their governments were not doing a good job fighting bribery and corruption. So, how can you be prepared if someone attempts to bribe you? You should be able to understand what jobs and activities are at a high risk of being bribed, know the common forms of bribery, and the impacts bribery can have on an organization and society. Let's begin by defining bribery.
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