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Dave is a procurement manager for a chocolate factory who is running a tender to source cocoa from a new supplier. The tender is a huge opportunity for suppliers and the contract would be worth millions of pounds. Dave has passed some information about the tender to one of the bidders in exchange for a free holiday to Barbados. Which of the following types of fraud has Dave committed?
Suggested Answer: D
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This is an example of bribery. The trip to Barbados is the bribe. For more information on these types of fraud see p.19
28 comments · newest first
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Lorean
8 months ago
True, but kick-back fits too. He got something for the info.
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Chan
8 months ago
I think it's more about bribery. The intent is to gain favor.
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Santos
8 months ago
I agree, it's a clear kick-back situation.
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Malcom
9 months ago
Seems like both bribery and kick-back to me!
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Deeanna
9 months ago
Wow, I can't believe he did that! Sounds shady.
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Lavonna
9 months ago
I think it's more like accepting a kick-back.
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Keva
9 months ago
Definitely bribery! That's a clear case.
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Freeman
9 months ago
Ah, the old "free vacation in exchange for insider info" trick. Classic B) accepting a kick-back. Dave's got some explaining to do!
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Sina
9 months ago
Haha, I bet Dave's really enjoying that Barbados trip! But B) accepting a kick-back is the right answer, no doubt about it.
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Kanisha
10 months ago
Wow, this is a tough one. I'm torn between B) and D), but I think D) bribery is the most accurate description here.
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Eva
10 months ago
Hmm, I'd say D) bribery. Passing on confidential info in exchange for personal gain is a clear abuse of power.
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Fallon
10 months ago
I practiced a similar question where a manager accepted gifts for information, and it was classified as bribery. I think that fits here too.
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Willard
10 months ago
I think it might be holiday fraud, but that doesn't feel quite right. It seems more like a kick-back or bribery.
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Sunshine
10 months ago
This seems like bribery to me since Dave accepted something of value for confidential information.
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Francoise
10 months ago
Definitely B) accepting a kick-back. Dave's getting a free vacation for leaking info - that's a classic case of corruption.
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Una
11 months ago
Definitely bribery. He exchanged info for a holiday.
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Leigha
11 months ago
It's definitely not counterfeiting, that's for sure.
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Matthew
11 months ago
I remember discussing kick-backs in class, but I'm not entirely sure if that's the right term for this situation.
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Truman
12 months ago
I think the key here is that Dave abused his position of trust and authority for personal gain. That points to bribery as the most accurate answer. The holiday is essentially a bribe, even if it's not cash. Gotta be careful with those freebies!
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Shayne
12 months ago
I'm a bit confused on the differences between these fraud types. Is counterfeiting the right answer, since he's essentially creating a false impression to influence the bidding process? Or is that not quite the right category?
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Adolph
1 year ago
Definitely bribery. Dave is using his position to get a personal reward, which is a breach of his duties as a procurement manager. The fact that it's a huge contract worth millions makes it an even more serious offense.
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Tammara
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not sure. It could be a kickback, since he's getting a personal benefit for steering the contract to a particular supplier. But I'm not totally confident on the legal definitions here.
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Aaron
1 year ago
I think this is a case of bribery. Dave accepted a free holiday in exchange for passing on confidential information, which is a clear conflict of interest and abuse of his position.
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Kerry
7 months ago
He should be held accountable for that!
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Tracie
7 months ago
A free holiday for info? That's just wrong.
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Bonita
7 months ago
That’s a clear conflict of interest.
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Pa
11 months ago
I agree, it's definitely bribery.
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Nina
11 months ago
Totally! He abused his position for personal gain.