Question 1 of 30
Precision Products Inc., a medium-sized manufacturing firm, is implementing ISO 37001:2016. During their initial risk assessment, they identified that their sales team frequently offers expensive gifts (e.g., luxury watches, high-end electronics) to procurement managers at client companies to secure contracts. The risk assessment team has flagged this practice as a significant bribery vulnerability. The CEO, Anya Sharma, is concerned about balancing the need to mitigate bribery risks with maintaining positive client relationships. Considering the requirements of ISO 37001:2016, what is the MOST appropriate initial action Precision Products Inc. should take to address this specific bribery risk related to gift-giving by the sales team? The company is operating in a country with strict anti-bribery laws, and non-compliance could result in significant fines and reputational damage. Anya wants a solution that is both effective and practical.
Establish clear guidelines and monetary limits on the value of gifts that can be given, require documented approval from the compliance department for any gifts exceeding a pre-defined threshold, and maintain a detailed register of all gifts given, including recipient details and justification.
Immediately implement a complete and absolute ban on the giving of any gifts whatsoever to clients by the sales team, regardless of value or context, to demonstrate a zero-tolerance approach to bribery.
Acknowledge the risk but take no immediate action beyond documenting the current practice of gift-giving, as abruptly changing the sales team's established methods could negatively impact sales performance.
Allow the sales team to continue offering gifts as before, but require them to sign a declaration stating that the gifts are not intended as bribes and that they understand the company's anti-bribery policy.

Preparing for ISO 9001:2015 Internal Auditor? Now land the interview.

73% of qualified candidates get rejected because of weak resumes. Build an ATS-optimized, recruiter-ready resume in under 5 minutes - free to start.

Build My Resume Free