Kickback. Carrot. Sweetener. Inducement. Backhander. They’re all synonyms for “bribe.”
Whatever you call it, bribery’s just a normal part of doing business in certain corners of the world. China, for example. For all its pre-Olympics tightening-up, business in China is still fueled by bribery. At least that’s what TRACE International has found. TRACE – a U.S.-based, non-profit association that counsels international companies on bribery – says that 148 reports detailing bribery demands in China were filed through its anonymous reporting system between July 1, 2007, and June 30, 2008.
How did it break down? Who requested the bribes, what did they request, and how much did they want?
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