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  • November 1981
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Questionable Payments Abroad: Gulf in Italy

By: Christopher A. Bartlett
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  • | Pages:6
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Abstract

Gulf Oil in Italy was confronted by the need to increase the authorized capacity at a refinery in the face of substantial opposition. Raises the issue of their use of "facilitating gratuities" to minor officials, payments to influence news reports, and the employment of a consultant to assist in government relations to gain passage of the permit.

Keywords

Ethics; Energy Industry; Mining Industry; Italy

Citation

Bartlett, Christopher A. "Questionable Payments Abroad: Gulf in Italy." Harvard Business School Case 382-080, November 1981.

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