Investigation of Corruption within Multinationals
Investigation of Corruption within Multinationals

Summary/Abstract: Nowadays companies worldwide are battling to survive and grow in what have continued to be highly adverse economic conditions. In this regard, many multinationals have intensified their efforts to detect and investigate the cases of corruption, as a special form of fraud. The purpose of this article is to analyze the cases of corruption identified within companies in the last year, the evolution of this negative phenomenon and the general perception of companies in this matter. Taking into consideration the aspects above we focus on the conceptual framework of corruption and the studies conducted in the past, later describing its main characteristics and form of manifestations. Finally, we present recent findings of corruption studies issued at the beginning of 2014.

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