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The Lockheed bribery scandal

By Stewart Hamilton and Anna Eckardt

3 pages

December 2008

Reference: IMD-1-0281

This note encompasses the series of scandals and bribes made by Lockheed from the late 1960s to the 1970s in the process of negotiating the sale of aircraft. The scandals played a role in the formulation of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.

Learning Objective

To introduce students to the issues surrounding corruption in international business. Can be used together with the “Corruption at Siemens” case (IMD-1-0278) as a basis for class discussion on ethics.

Keywords

Ethics, Corruption, International Business, Aerospace, Defense

Settings

Global
Lockheed Martin, Manufacturing, Aeronautics and Aircrafts
1969-1979

Type

Published Sources

Available Languages

English

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