The Mystery Middleman - The use of intermediaries and lobbyists

Is it acceptable to use intermediaries?

You can use agents, but you cannot offer them an undue advantage for their work.
A background check must be carried out first.
The use of intermediaries is prohibited.
The use of intermediaries is generally undesirable.
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What do you think Dianne should do now?

Directly contact the press.
File a report at the local police station.
Talk to her manager.
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What should Dianne do when she can't convince her manager?

Focus on her own duties - it's up to the manager to take action now.
Talk to her manager again.
Talk to her manager's manager.
Report her concern to a compliance officer.

What do you think Dianne should do now?

Raise the matter with her manager’s manager when he is available again.
Talk to the manager of her manager’s manager..
Report the matter to the company’s ethics helpline.
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Module completed - Summary

  • The UN Convention against Corruption prohibits the trading in influence.
  • A business relationship should only be established or amended after an integrity due diligence (background) check has been performed.
  • All agreements with intermediaries should be in writing and in line with national law and the requirements of your company’s code of conduct.
  • If you come across cases of ethical concern or breaches of your company's ethics requirements, you must raise them immediately with the appropriate level of management or consult your company's helpline
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The Fight Against Corruption

An e-learning tool for the private sector on the UN Convention against Corruption and the UN Global Compact's 10th principle against corruption.

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