THE VIET A TEST KIT SCANDAL

How much state funding was allocated for the development of the Viet A test kit?

• $10 million

• $19 million

• $826 million

• $235 million

What was one of the key fraudulent claims made by Viet A?

• That their kits were cheaper than imports

• That they were tested by independent labs

• That their kits were made from 100% domestic components

• That the price of kits was inflated

Which actor helped legitimize Viet A’s role in the state-supported research project?

• Vietnam Military Medical University

• The Ministry of Health

• Local CDCs

• The General Public

Which factors clarify the Dependency of Actors?

• Dedicated and Non-dedicated

• The problem of many hands

• Identify the Actors

• Corruption

CDC stands for...

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• Control Disease Center

• Centers of Disease Control

• Control Dedicated Center

Which organization collaborated with Viet A to develop the test kit?

• Ministry of Health

• Ministry of Science and Technology

• Vietnam Military Medical University

• National Institute of Hygiene

Who was the founder and general director of Viet A?

• Nguyen Thanh Long

• Pham Xuan Thang

• Trinh Thanh Hung

• Phan Quoc Viet

Which of the following actions best represents privatization of public research in the scandal?

• Viet A using state-funded research for private production

• Bribing local CDCs

• Forging certificates

• Viet A using private-funded research for private production

How many resources does Viet A Company have?

• 7

• 6

• 5

• 8

What key lesson does the Viet A scandal teach about public management?

• Private companies should lead emergency response

• Price should always be the deciding factor

• Bidding processes should be removed in emergencies

• Transparent and accountable processes are essential