Case Studies
Our case studies contain analysis and discussion points for users to better understand the legal provisions. They also provide suggestions on how to prevent corruption, fraud and malpractices.
A project engineer is employed by a chemical product manufacturer to supervise the engineering works performed by its contractors. Due to his job nature, he develops a close companionship with a contractor who has recently undertaken a gas tank repair project of the company.
Learning that the project eng...
A senior engineer oversaw a large private housing project. An acquainted contractor asked him to approve extra funds for the project and promised a luxurious overseas trip in return.
A senior engineer was asked by a contractor to manipulate tender requirements in favour of his company in the bidding process.
The Wealthy Restaurant Group (the Group) consisted of a chain of ten restaurants in Hong Kong. The Director of the Group, CHENG, was highly experienced in the food and beverage business but had no knowledge about construction and engineering works. Hence, he relied on the expertise of Engineer WONG ...
Highlander Construction Ltd, the main contractor of a housing development project, employed five crane operators for lifting building materials for sub-contractors in the construction site. The staff handbook of Highlander clearly stipulated that staff was prohibited from soliciting or accepting advantages fr...