Greaseless
How to Thrive without Bribes in Developing Countries
by Loretta Graziano Breuning, Ph.D.
Bribery is not a harmless tradition.
It undermines a country’s economy and puts all participants at risk.
Smart managers know how to respect a culture while remaining on the safe side of the
law. Here's how to make integrity work for you.
"This book is not a criticism of anybody. There are no good guys and bad guys."
Silvia Cinquini, Istituto Magistrale di Cuneo, Piemonte, Italy
"Here is a practical recipe for individuals with different legal cultures to understand
each others' expectations and find common ground."
Peter Vazan, former Slovenské Elektrárne procurement manager
"Two generations need to be raised with the rule of law before it takes hold in a nation's
culture. This book is a guide for that journey."
Dr. Joyendu Bhadury, Chair, Management Dept., California State University Hayward
"I used to focus on individual behavior, but this book made the big picture instantly clear."
Abate Sebsibe, former Morgan Stanley securities trader
"It's not the culture. It's the public institutions, which people can change even while they
hold on to the culture they cherish."
Li Zheng, Public Accountant
New Book!
How Can We Live?
A Corruption Tale with a Happy Ending
by Loretta Graziano Breuning, Ph.D.
Free PDF copy
Ordinary people re-examine their instincts about giving and receiving
bribes in this illustrated story for all audiences. Everyone from students
and teachers to police and judges finds a way to prosper by adding value instead
of giving gifts.
16 pages, 5˝ x 8 ˝ inches
Hardcopy forthcoming
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Greaseless@SystemIntegrityPress.com
60 pages, 5˝ x 8 ˝ inches
Foreword by Dr. Joyendu Bhadury
Illustrated by William Sharp
Library of Congress Control Number: 2003096296
ISBN #0-9744642-0-1
Copyright 2004