Transparency International UK has published Incentivising Ethics, a guide for companies on managing incentives to deter bribery and corruption and other unethical conduct and to encourage good behaviour.
Incentive schemes are an important part of encouraging the right kind of behaviour from staff, be it to improve quality or drive up profitability. Unfortunately, pressure to meet targets, the imperative to “get the job done” and the need to win business have frequently led to shortcuts, resulting in various forms of corrupt and unethical behaviour.
