Global corruption has long been a major influence on many cultures. Corruption today takes many forms. It influences almost every culture in some manner. The depth of the corruption and the populations it serves varies a great deal from culture to culture. Many international organizations research and inform of country-specific corruption. Among these organizations is the World Trade Organization, the International Monetary Fund, and Transparency International.

Country-specific forms of corruption take a huge economic and social toll on both developed and undeveloped countries. Types of corruption include bribes, big fees for importing and exporting licenses, monies for “protection,” insider information, and many services of government agencies. Organizational cultures also are sometimes involved with corruption.

Corruption typically impacts a culture’s economic, political, and environmental status. It can be extensive, and it can be invisible to the untrained eye. If present, it influences and controls many people.

Corruption

There are typically many causes of corruption. Corruption is sometimes found in the government, while in some cultures corruption lies in the private sectors. The Infosarena www.infosarena.com/types-of-corruption/ details causes and consequences of corruption.

Please select two of the identified causes of corruption and respond to the following questions:

Question 1.1 What do you think is the primary contributor to this type of corruption in developed countries such as France, Germany, Canada, and the US?

Question 1.2 Do your comments about #1 differ with undeveloped countries?

Question 1.3 What do you think is the biggest contributor to political corruption worldwide? Please detail your rationale.