Media & Corruption
Spreading false info/accusations online.
What is misinformation (could be defamation/libel/slander).
Checking financial records internally.
What is an internal audit?
When corruption weakens public confidence and undermines the functioning of govt institutions. (hint: it happens over time; soil reference)
What is institutional erosion?
Companies held liable for employee bribery.
What is corporate liability?
Paying “coffee money” to speed up approval.
What is bribery?
Journalists verifying information before publishing (they do this before publishing).
What is fact checking? Have double sources.
Careful background checks before contracts.
What is due diligence?
An exchange where a favor or benefit is given in return for another favor. (hint: Latin phrase)
What is quid pro quo?
Under corporate anti-corruption laws, senior management must ensure adequate procedures to prevent bribery. (hint: it is stated in section 17a)
What is top-level responsibility?
Hiring your cousin over better candidates.
What is nepotism?
Type of news reporting that helps the public monitor government power. (Hint: not a cat)
What is watchdog journalism?
Government services delivered online to improve transparency and reduce corruption.
What is e-governance?
When corruption makes a country seem too risky for international investors.
What is reduced or loss of foreign investor confidence?
Reporting suspicious transactions.
What is compliance reporting?
A procurement officer who evaluates contract bids receives expensive gifts from one of the bidding companies. (hint: not bribery or quid pr quo, rather this.)
What is a conflict of interest?
Protection that allows journalists to report on corruption without government interference. (hint: Has its own global county index)
What is press freedom? (or shield laws)
Government contract bidding that is open, visible and fair to prevent corruption. (hint: 2 words)
What is transparent procurement?
When corruption creates an unfair system where some people benefit while others are disadvantaged. (hint: lack of fairness in society)
What is social injustice?
Failure to prevent bribery offence. (what section?)
What is Section 17A liability?
Leaking documents to expose wrongdoing.
What is whistleblowing?
System where institutions like government, courts, media, and police monitor each other to prevent abuse of power. (hint: blank and blanks)
What are checks and balances?
Company programs that teach employees laws, rules, and ethical standards to prevent misconduct.
What is compliance training?
A bribe paid after a contract is awarded as a reward for the deal.
What are kickbacks?
When senior leaders set the ethical culture and standards for the entire organization. (Hint: blank at the blank)
What is tone at the top?
Inflating invoices for personal gain.
What is fraud?