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Charity or Bribery?

By: Eugene Soltes and Brian Tilley
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  • | Language:English
  • | Pages:4
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Abstract

Filip Kowalski, a senior manager at the pharmaceutical company Healthgen, leads sales for the firm’s Polish division. While pitching Healthgen’s products, he develops a relationship with a director of a regional health fund who also runs a private foundation. After a natural disaster, Healthgen—at the request of the director—donated products to help during the crises. After Healthgen wins an important contract, the media alleges that the donation was made to secure support of the regional health director. Were the efforts to boost company sales and support public health a donation or a bribe?

Keywords

Bribery; Crime and Corruption; Law; Ethics; Philanthropy and Charitable Giving; United States; Europe

Citation

Soltes, Eugene, and Brian Tilley. "Charity or Bribery?" Harvard Business School Case 118-052, December 2017.
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Eugene F. Soltes

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