Sustainability

Anti-corruption and bribery and promoting fair competition

Corruption, bribery, and unfair competition may occur in all industries. Every private individual, civil servant, politician, and those working in the business sector can contribute to anti-corruption efforts and fair competition through their actions. Responsible business practices are expected from companies, both for employees and stakeholders. After completing the online course, you will understand what corruption, bribery, and fair competition mean, as well as their harmful societal effects. You’ll learn about various forms of corruption and explore illustrative examples. The course introduces anti-corruption legislation and ways for responsible businesses to combat corruption, bribery, and unfair competition. The course aims to enhance understanding of: The concepts of corruption, bribery, and fair competition. The detrimental effects of corruption and anti-competitive behavior. The importance of responsible business practices. The actions expected from companies to combat corruption and promote fair competition. Note: There is a version of the online course that focuses specifically on corruption and bribery in the financial sector.

Price

150€

Workload

1 Hour

Type

Self-paced online

Languages

English

For

Are you responsible for your company's business? Do you negotiate contracts? Are you a sales manager, customer representative, or assistant? Can you recognize signs of corruption and anti-competitive behavior?

This online course is suitable for anyone working with various products and services, including decision-makers. It provides up-to-date information on different forms of corruption and their harmful effects, as well as assistance in identifying such activities. The course is relevant for both those in the business world and those working in the public sector.

Content

The online course consists of six sections, all with real examples:

1. Key concepts and anti-corruption legislation
2. Concepts of fair competition and the perspective of legislation
3. The positive effects of fair competition
4. How corruption, bribery and anti-competitive activities are related to each other
5. Responsible business

The online course includes reflection tasks and a final test. The duration of the training is about 30 min.

Course expert

The expert for this course is Paula Niemi, Conduct Ambassador Oy.