{"product_id":"9781849289559","title":"ISO 37001: An Introduction to Anti-Bribery Management Systems","description":"When is a gift not a gift? When it’s a bribe. \u003cp\u003eFor many, corporate hospitality oils the wheels of commerce. But where do you draw the line?\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBribes, incentives and inducements are not just a matter of used banknotes stuffed in brown envelopes. Expenses, corporate settlement of personal bills, gifts and hospitality can all be used to influence business partners, clients and contractors.\u003c\/p\u003e  Can you afford unlimited fines? \u003cp\u003eUnder the Bribery Act 2010, a maximum of ten years’ imprisonment and an unlimited fine may be imposed for offering, promising, giving, requesting, agreeing, receiving or accepting bribes.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWith such strict penalties, it’s astonishing that so few companies have few or no measures in place to ensure that they are not liable for prosecution. The Ministry of Justice’s quick start guide to the Bribery Act makes it clear that “There is a full defence if you can show you had adequate procedures in place to prevent bribery”.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eSuch procedures can be found in ISO 37001, the international standard for ABMSs.\u003c\/p\u003e  How to implement an ABMS \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eISO 37001: An Introduction to Anti-Bribery Management Systems\u003c\/em\u003e explains how to implement an ABMS that meets the requirements of ISO 37001, from the initial gap analysis to due diligence management, and covers the following:\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn introduction to ISO 37001.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAn ABMS explained.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManagement processes within an ABMS.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImplementing an ABMS.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRisk assessment in due diligence.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhistleblowing and bribery investigations.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eInternal auditing and corrective action.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCertification to ISO 37001.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book provides helpful guidance on the importance of clearly defining policies; logging gifts and hospitality in auditable records; ensuring a consistent approach across the organisation; controls for contractors; facilitation payments; and charitable and political donations.\u003c\/p\u003e  Meet the stringent requirements of the Bribery Act \u003cp\u003eNot only will an ISO 37001-compliant ABMS help your organisation prove its probity by meeting the stringent requirements of the Bribery Act but it can also be adapted to most legal or compliance systems.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAn ethical approach to business is not just a legal obligation but a way to protect your reputation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IT Governance Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47153636901104,"sku":"9781849289559","price":14.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781849289559_p0.jpg?v=1763751750","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781849289559","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}