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May 01

[NTS Alert] Trafficking in persons: Singapore’s evolving responses

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Michael Czinkota

“For a long time, sending countries have been the focus of efforts to combat trafficking in persons (TIP). However, in recent years, destination countries such as Singapore have also stepped up their efforts. This is timely because improved recognition and … Read More →

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Apr 05

Committee on Government Procurement Adopts Revised Agreement!

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Michael Czinkota

The Committee on Government Procurement adopted, 30 March 2012, the revised Government Procurement Agreement after a final review required by the Ministerial Conference decision in December last year. The revised Agreement will now go to the respective parliaments for ratification. … Read More →

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Mar 28

How Human Trafficking Impacts the Supply Chain!

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Michael Czinkota

Human trafficking is a very large and profitable crime, affecting all sectors of society. Today, there are about 27 million people worldwide who are victims, including men, women and children. The forms of human trafficking readily seen are bonded labor, … Read More →

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Nov 17

Ethical Issues in International Marketing

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Michael Czinkota

Corporate governance, responsibility, intellectual property rights, and corruption all fall under the ethical obligations experienced by multinational enteprises today. Whether following the most ethical route in business dealings matters in the long run is, in many ways, a difficult question. … Read More →

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Oct 20

Corruption and Public Welfare

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Michael Czinkota

Corruption is a major detractor from global welfare and local economic development. Its consequences are shoddily built roads, structures that collapse, clinics with equipment purchased at high prices or inappropriate specifications. In all such circumstances vast public expenditures do not … Read More →

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Sep 07

Corruption Perceptions Index

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Michael Czinkota

Transparency International, a not for profit organization, annually publishes the ‘Corruption Perceptions Index’ which lists most nations around the world and serves as an important indicator of the perceived levels of public sector corruption. For more details, go to transparency.org

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May 27

Episode 7: Bribery and Corruption in Business

Posted on May 27, 2010 by Michael Czinkota

Prof. Czinkota and Prof. Skuba discuss bribery and corruption in foreign markets, the FCPA, and how lining the pockets of some hurts others in this episode of Thoughts on International Business, Marketing and Strategy. Thanks for watching. In next episode, … Read More →

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