Australia: Corruption Prevention Course for Managers

Corruption is now the third largest industry worldwide, with organisations losing on average 5% of their revenue each year to internal fraud alone. Studies now show that tackling corruption is no longer simply a finance issue, with managers throughout the organisation playing an essential role in countering corrupt behaviour. Whether working in the public, private, or not-for-profit sectors, all managers have a duty of care to ensure that the resources entrusted to them are properly administered. This requires an awareness of the issue surrounding anti-corruption, and a practical understanding of ethical behaviour and the principles of corruption prevention.

LEARNING AIMS

This corruption prevention course aims to raise participant’s awareness of the issue of corruption and corruption risk, and equip them with a basic knowledge of the principles of corruption prevention, and the practical steps that can be taken to protect their organisation.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon successful completion of this corruption prevention course participants will be able to:

• Define corruption and determine the types of conduct that may constitute corrupt behaviour.
• Identify when a conflict of interest is present and how to manage it.
• Understand the various factors that allow, encourage or cause corrupt behaviour.
• Recognise the warning signs and red-flags that signal the presence of potential corruption.
• Discuss the principles of corruption prevention, and their role in it.
• Identify specific steps that can be taken within their organisation to better manage corruption risk.

Course Content

Overview

• Starting points for consideration: Key Questions.
• Magnitude and cost of corruption: Is it really a problem?

Definition and forms of corrupt behaviour

• Definition of corruption.
• Main forms and types of corrupt behaviour.
• Potential grey areas and FAQs.

Anti-Corruption Compliance frameworks

• External anti-corruption framework / legislation.

Conflicts of interest

• Identifying and managing conflicts of interest.

Principles of corruption prevention

• Organisational level: Generic anti-corruption framework.
• Individual level: Understanding corrupt conduct.
• Roles and responsibilities of a manager.

Corruption prevention and control mechanisms

• Integrated corruption prevention strategy.
• Corruption-risk management.
• Internal Controls.
• Managing the challenges.

Management styles and ethical decision-making

Detecting corruption

• Connecting the dots.
• Red flags and warning signs.
• Means of detection.

Corruption myths and why anti-corruption efforts fail

Intended Audience

While targeting managers and supervisors from all sectors, this corruption prevention course is relevant to anyone interested in the topic of corruption and corruption-prevention, and are are seeking a better understanding of the dynamics behind it and how to prevent it. There are no pre-requisite knowledge or skills for attendance, with course work designed to include practical work examples and relevant case studies.

Register at: https://cce.sydney.edu.au/course/CORR