Anti-Corruption Strategies for Businesses Operating in Russia

In spite of the fact that many companies operating in Russia actively undertake specific actions to prevent corrupt acts, most of them do not have a comprehensive anti-corruption strategy. Their definitions of corruption are vague, their actions target marginal corrupt practices, but miss important threats, and their communications are ambiguous. In the authors' research, however, the authors came across a number of organizations, both local and foreign, who have not only made corruption mitigation their strategic priority, but who have created efficient and effective anti-corruption governance systems. In combination with existing theory, these systems could serve as potent blueprints for leaders who want to take control of corruption at their firms.