Dear All,
"What will you do as an HR Head if some government official asks you or any of your team members for a bribe to release some document/payment to your company?"
What should be an appropriate answer? Mind you, this question is asked to probe the integrity values of the candidate.
Awaiting responses.
Prashant
From India, Delhi
Acknowledge(0)
Amend(0)
26"What will you do as an HR Head if some government official asks you or any of your team members for a bribe to release some document/payment to your company?"
What should be an appropriate answer? Mind you, this question is asked to probe the integrity values of the candidate.
Awaiting responses.
Prashant
From India, Delhi
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
Hi,
I would pay to get the document. That's it. No further questions. If you ask why? Well, that's a different story altogether.
One more thing - I would really like to know what you would do in such a situation???
Thanks and regards
From India, New Delhi
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
I would pay to get the document. That's it. No further questions. If you ask why? Well, that's a different story altogether.
One more thing - I would really like to know what you would do in such a situation???
Thanks and regards
From India, New Delhi
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
Gentlemen,
You should not ask this in public because the answer is not legal. Bribing is illegal, and attempting to get things done by bribing government officials can backfire on you if you are caught with evidence of bribery.
Although this is a cultural practice in many third-world countries in Africa and Asia, corruption in government is a hallmark of these poor nations.
Regards,
Bhajiya
From Saudi Arabia
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
You should not ask this in public because the answer is not legal. Bribing is illegal, and attempting to get things done by bribing government officials can backfire on you if you are caught with evidence of bribery.
Although this is a cultural practice in many third-world countries in Africa and Asia, corruption in government is a hallmark of these poor nations.
Regards,
Bhajiya
From Saudi Arabia
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
Pay bribe and take document. I know life is tough in India without reference and bribing because now I'm working in a government organization but I don't take bribes. :(:(:( But I've given bribes to many people. After giving a bribe, you can't kill that government official and cut him into pieces.
From India, Pune
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
From India, Pune
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
I think people are getting me wrong here. Let me rephrase my question.
For those in favor of giving a bribe: "How will you convince your management to pay a bribe and get things done?"
For those not in favor of giving a bribe: "How will you justify your stand of not giving a bribe?"
Hope responses to these two questions will get me an answer I'm looking for.
Prashant
From India, Delhi
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
For those in favor of giving a bribe: "How will you convince your management to pay a bribe and get things done?"
For those not in favor of giving a bribe: "How will you justify your stand of not giving a bribe?"
Hope responses to these two questions will get me an answer I'm looking for.
Prashant
From India, Delhi
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
Why should we convince the management? Anyways, you can show it by faking a bill from some hotel and presenting it as entertainment to guests. Refreshments, there are lots of ways to demonstrate the payment of bribe money as normal office expenses. The people who give bribes know it all! Else, be nice and put it all on your boss. Just inform your boss that the government official is demanding a bribe and let him make the decision. Escalate the case to your boss; it's his headache.
From India, Pune
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
From India, Pune
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
Nowadays, bribery is seen as a useful tool to expedite work processes. Entrepreneurs understand that accomplishing tasks from governmental or private entities without resorting to bribery can be challenging. Management values your negotiation skills - what they request versus what you offer equates to cost savings and the effort you put in to complete the work.
It may seem ironic that even educated professionals are endorsing this practice, but unfortunately, it has become a norm. Refusing to participate in bribery may lead to hindrances in our work.
Regards,
Pankaj Chandan
From India, New delhi
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
It may seem ironic that even educated professionals are endorsing this practice, but unfortunately, it has become a norm. Refusing to participate in bribery may lead to hindrances in our work.
Regards,
Pankaj Chandan
From India, New delhi
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
And you need not act like a big Indian by refusing to give a bribe because it is not your personal work; it's official work. If it were personal work, we could have used some other way, but why take tension for official work. It's as if you're saying only government people take bribes. Many HR managers take bribes from consultants. All those pretty HR executives commit scams in recruitments and take bribes. And here we have one person blaming the government for bribery. :-D :-D :-D
From India, Pune
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
From India, Pune
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
What do your values tell you to do? If bribing is against your values, and you actually do it, what precedent will you be setting? Does your company speak of honesty and integrity as its values? If it does, then making the right decision should not be a problem.
I am sure that there is a right way to do things; it may take a bit longer, but it's worth it. If you pay now, you will have to pay again and again. By the way, you are no longer a victim of the system; instead, you become the culprit. If you want it to be done right, get your papers straight. If you are being harassed because you did not pay up, then you always have the police, the anti-corruption bureau, and RTI (which I prefer).
I am also amazed at the answers given by some who suggest that bribing is the only option. I ask them, what is the difference between you and the corrupt politicians, babus, and goons?
Kenneth
From India, Mumbai
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
I am sure that there is a right way to do things; it may take a bit longer, but it's worth it. If you pay now, you will have to pay again and again. By the way, you are no longer a victim of the system; instead, you become the culprit. If you want it to be done right, get your papers straight. If you are being harassed because you did not pay up, then you always have the police, the anti-corruption bureau, and RTI (which I prefer).
I am also amazed at the answers given by some who suggest that bribing is the only option. I ask them, what is the difference between you and the corrupt politicians, babus, and goons?
Kenneth
From India, Mumbai
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
To justify your stand if you do not agree with bribery, speak of your values. Check if your company values integrity. If your company has already engaged in bribery in the past or is secretly known to partake in corrupt practices, then you must either put a halt to it or consider leaving the company. Ultimately, the decision will rest on you. How significant of a person do you aspire to be?
Regards,
Ken
From India, Mumbai
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)
Regards,
Ken
From India, Mumbai
Acknowledge(0)Amend(0)Looking for something specific? - Join & Be Part Of Our Community and get connected with the right people who can help. Our AI-powered platform provides real-time fact-checking, peer-reviewed insights, and a vast historical knowledge base to support your search.