Here’s a quick quiz to test your merger and acquisition (M&A) IQ. The success and value of a proposed deal hinges more on: A. The “deal-drivers;” or B. The “organization protectors.” It’s a trick question. The right answer, and the key to effective M&A corruption due diligence, is: C. This distinction should not exist. The […]
Carole Switzer
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A Holistic Approach to Diagnosing Corruption
In the long-running television drama “House,” the ornery and unconventional medical genius Dr. Gregory House masterfully diagnoses the sources of mysterious illnesses. The secret to House’s success stems from his ability to see the big picture, understand how all of a human body’s various systems interact with each other, and spot patterns that no one […]
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Third-Party Corruption Risk: What You Should Know
Want to know one of the surest ways to strengthen your organization’s anti-corruption capabilities? Start by discovering what you do not understand about the third-parties who help you do business abroad. The prevailing Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and U.K. Bribery Act storylines focus on intensifying enforcement activity, but fail to drive home the fact that […]
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Anti-Corruption Programs Enable Business Agility
One of the most frequently asked questions I hear about managing corruption risk demonstrates the compliance profession’s passion for benchmarking: “What do companies with the best anti-corruption programs do differently?” The answer I give does not offer details about process or technology, at least not directly; instead, it boils down to philosophy and vision. Compliance, […]