Transparency International website
Transparency International is a non-profitable organization formed in 1993 and is aimed at giving voices to victims and witnesses of corruption. The website defines corruption as “the abuse of entrusted power for private gain” (Transparency International, 2019). The website further explains the severity of corruption, stating that it erodes society and in some cases leading to the loss of lives. The effects of corruption are divided into political, economic, social, and environmental categories. Therefore, Transparency International is aimed at helping victims and witnesses in fighting corruption in achieving a world free of corruption. The organization is present globally in more than 100 countries and is not allied to any political party.
Among the lessons learned from Transparency International website, corruption is a menace that destroys society. Additionally, the most effective way of fighting corruption is through examining and understanding corruption. The organization has, over the years, been conducting surveys whose reports are documented in the Global Corruption Barometer 2015/16/17 (Transparency International, 2019). Through such surveys, Transparency International can develop strategies to combat corruption, including the already established international anti-corruption conventions aimed at fighting corruption. Another lesson learned is that through the surveys from the different regions, corruption can be fought based on the findings.
The resources from Transparency International has broadened my perspective on global business ethics. The organization believes in the necessity of having quality data, which is also similar to the belief of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Moreover, corruption in business is fought by ensuring that there exists quality data and also through surveying individuals’ experiences with corruption. On the website, in every four individuals, one individual pays a bribe to access public services meaning that the poor suffer most (Transparency International, 2019). Therefore, it is essential to ensure that businesses uphold good business ethics in daily activities.