Lahjontariskit
Lahjontariskit is a term used in corporate compliance and risk management in Finland to denote the risk that individuals within an organization or those acting on its behalf may offer, solicit, or accept improper benefits in exchange for preferential treatment. The concept covers bribery, facilitation payments, and other inappropriate incentives and is typically considered within broader anti-corruption and integrity programs.
Etymology: The word is formed from lahjonta, bribery, and riskit, risks in Finnish; used in official risk
Common sources include interactions with suppliers and agents, dealings with the public sector, sales and marketing
Assessment methods: risk identification, likelihood and impact scoring, control effectiveness evaluation, and monitoring. Indicators include unusual
Mitigation: develop and enforce an anti-bribery policy, perform due diligence on third parties, implement contractual clauses
Context: Lahjontariskit align with international anti-corruption standards such as OECD guidelines and the UN Convention against