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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...
The Ten Principles of Fighting CorruptionThe office of the President. Tempe, May 17, 2023Dear The AACI Stakeholders,I am pleased to announce that The American Anti-Corruption Institute (AACI) has recently published The Ten Principles of Fighting Corruption on its website (click here). These principles cover a range of topics, including the...
Technical StaffMay 15, 2023Corruption can cause severe damage to businesses of all sizes and tarnish their business image. It can harm a company’s reputation, employee turnover and morale, productivity, financial performance, and long-term success. Sometimes, corruption wipes out well-established companies! Therefore, small and medium-sized business owners must proactively prevent corruption...
Technical StaffApril 25, 2023The following list of common red flags may indicate fraudulent behavior. However, they may not always mean fraud, but they may help identify potential risks and assess whether further investigation is warranted.1. Unusual behavior: A fraudster may exhibit unusual behavior, such as working odd hours, taking frequent vacations, or...
Technical staffApril 24, 2023AbstractIn this piece, we delve into the reasons behind a nation’s inability to succeed, focusing on internal and external factors. Factors that originate internally, such as weak institutions, corruption, and conflict, can all act as obstacles to a country’s growth and prosperity. In addition, external events, including...
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