Ethics and Corruption in Business

Appropriate use of money and gifts and managing corruption are serious concerns for any size business anywhere in the world. Effective use of company assets is critical to their bottom line. The first part of this course provides practical information to help employees protect a company's assets from theft, abuse, waste and fraud. You will learn about the different kinds of company assets and the principles and myths of property rights. After that, you'll discover what it means to be in charge of various types of firm assets. The second section provides employees and managers with the essential information they need to know about gift and hospitality issues. It contains practical information, advice, tips and character connections. Explore what makes gifts ‘good’ or ‘bad’ and learn the difference between manipulation and persuasion in gift-giving, how to apply ethical principles to gauge if your gift is appropriate and some general tips. The third course component will help you understand the basic principles of anti-corruption and anti-bribery awareness, including identifying corruption and bribery, prevention and preclusions, international anti-corruption laws and conventions and appropriate gift-giving. The course's final section provides employees with a basic understanding of anti-money laundering principles, schemes and how to respond to and report suspected money laundering activity. So don't wait! Arm yourself with the necessary knowledge to be an ethical person in your workplace and gain your company’s trust.