Description
Combating Bribery and Corruption in Business
Bribery and corruption remain significant issues in both the UK and global business environments. From small “facilitation payments” to multi-million-pound gifts, these unethical practices can take many forms and often go unnoticed. This course provides an in-depth look at how bribery and corruption occur, the risks involved, and how businesses can take proactive steps to prevent them.
You’ll explore the motivations behind bribery, understand the legal frameworks in place to combat these practices, and learn how routine business activities—such as gifts, hospitality, and sponsorships—can be manipulated into corrupt acts. The course also covers both UK and international anti-bribery laws, the severe penalties for those involved in corrupt practices, and the far-reaching consequences of bribery on governments and state-owned enterprises.
On a practical level, we’ll show you how your organization can implement effective anti-bribery measures and create a culture of transparency, using tools like risk assessments and the ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Management System.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Define bribery and distinguish it from legitimate gifts, using criteria to identify potential risks.
- Understand the motivations behind bribery and its harmful effects on business and society.
- Recognize the key legislation related to bribery and corruption, and the offences it covers.
- Implement strategies to reduce bribery risk, including risk assessments and employee responsibilities.
- Understand and apply the ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Management System within your organization.
Target Audience
This course is ideal for employees at all levels who may encounter bribery or corrupt practices in the workplace, providing them with the knowledge and tools to help prevent unethical behavior.
Advantages
Training staff in anti-bribery and anti-corruption measures not only supports legal compliance but also demonstrates your company’s commitment to ethical business practices. With flexible online learning, employees can complete the course at their own pace, balancing training with their work and personal life.
Duration: 50 minutes (Note: This is based on the amount of video content shown and is rounded off.
It does not account in any way for loading time or thinking time on the questions).