Bribery and Corruption Awareness - Business Gifts and Bribes

The video tutorial explains bribery, highlighting that it can be any valuable item intended to influence an official. It discusses the common forms of bribery in business gifts and hospitality, emphasizing the need for caution. The importance of understanding company policies and legal obligations is stressed, as ignorance is not an excuse. Guidelines for acceptable gifts, such as nominal value items and promotional gifts, are provided, while cash and exclusive gifts are deemed unacceptable.

What constitutes a bribe according to international conventions?

• Only promises of future gifts

• Only gifts that are actually transferred

• Any valuable item intended to influence

• Only large sums of money

Why is it important to be cautious with business gifts and hospitality?

• They are always considered bribes

• They can lead to misunderstandings

• They should be unrelated to business

• They must be of high value

What should you do before offering a gift to a government official?

• Ignore company policies

• Consult your company's policies

• Offer the gift without hesitation

• Ensure the gift is expensive

Which of the following is considered an unacceptable gift in business?

• A meal during a business meeting

• A cash gift

• A memento from a conference

• A gift card for a business event

Why should intercity or international travel paid by an external party be avoided?

• It is always illegal

• It can create a conflict of interest

• It is not related to business

• It is too expensive