FAXNEWZ Handout # 6032

Internal Auditor
June, 1997, pgs 56-58

Combating Corruption

Five Basic Principles for Minimizing Corruption

  1. Learn to Set Limits

    Make clear what you are and are not willing to do. Work
    from a DO list - quick business lunches, formal dinners at
    holiday time. Also, work from a DON'T list - curry favor
    with government officials, make or take payments of cash,
    promise favoritism, participate in off-the-books transactions, etc.

  2. Say NO When Its Necessary

    Under the table payments, etc., are not to be done.

  3. Set a Visible Example

    Every decision you make and enforce is observed and analyzed.
    Do what is right.

  4. Communicate and Re-Communicate

    Take the time to make your expectations very clear. You
    will defuse may potential problems.

  5. Accept the Consequences of Doing the Right Thing

    Some things may take longer than if you pay a bribe. However,
    if you are firm and maintain a constant focus on efficient use
    of resources, you will achieve good results.



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