The areas with the most potential exposure to corruption (ac tive and/or passive), both in relations with public administra tions and in the private sector, include: (i) the negotiation and execution of contracts with third parties (public authorities, associations, companies, etc.); (ii) participation in tenders (public and private); (iii) selection of partners/consultants; (iv) management of financial resources; (v) management of gifts and hospitality; (vi) personnel recruitment processes; (vii) in centive mechanisms in top managers’ compensation.