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Mike J. MasoudJuly 21, 2023The American Anti-Corruption Institute (AACI) defines whistleblowing as follows:Definition“Whistleblowing is a deliberate non-obligatory act of disclosure that is made, following the rules and regulations of the applicable law, by a person or persons who have or had privileged access to data or information of an organization,...
Technical StaffJuly 14, 2023Introduction to bid rigging and its prevalence in the public sector:Bid rigging represents an egregious form of anti-competitive conduct whereby firms contravene ethical business practices by conspiring to subvert open tendering processes. This frequently transpiring malpractice within public procurement irreparably engenders market distortion and duplication, inflating the...
Technical StaffJune 30, 2023Introduction:In the realm of organizational ethics and combating corruption, whistleblowing serves as a powerful weapon. Whistleblowing entails the deliberate disclosure of material illegality or wrongdoing by individuals who possess privileged access to relevant information within an organization. This act, governed by the laws and regulations in place,...
The Exam UnitJune 17, 2023Introduction Organizations must prioritize effective anti-corruption measures in today’s global landscape, where fraud and corruption threaten businesses and economies. One crucial step in this endeavor is to have at least one Certified Anti-Corruption Manager (CACM) among your decision makers. The absence of a CACM leaves your organization vulnerable to...
Technical StaffJune 12, 2023Understanding the Motives Behind Corrupt Acts by Senior ManagementWhenever a corruption scandal is uncovered and involves senior management, there is a question that most of the stakeholders ask: why did they do it? Those charged with governance, legislatures, regulators, and other stakeholders should always understand what motivates...
Mike MasoudJune 9, 2023The board of directors’ duties is set, in most if not all countries, by commercial law. The principal duties of the board are: Selection and removal of officers Declaring and distributing dividends Setting the management compensation Coordinating audit activities Evaluating, managing, and approving the company’s risk strategies Decisions on...
Mike MasoudMay 21, 2023The AACI defines fighting corruption as follows: “It is a process effected by those charged with governance, employees, citizens, and other stakeholders to provide a reasonable assurance that those entrusted with power do not abuse it for private gain. It is 1. Holistic, 2. Continuous, 3. Results-oriented,4. Multidisciplinary, and 5. Encompasses all economic sectors (private and...
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