Treasury bans Bain and Co. from public sector contracts for a decade National Treasury has banned consultancy Bain & Co. from tendering for public sector contracts for  a period of 10 years for engaging in "corrupt and fraudulent practices" related to its contract at the  SA Revenue Service (SARS). The ban will run from 5 September 2022 until 4 September 2032. "This restriction has been published on the National Treasury website and database for restricted  suppliers. The restriction will apply to any other contract for services awarded to Bain & Co in the  public sector." Treasury said it was, in collaboration with SARS, "in the process of restricting Bain & Co, South  African Directors through a phased approach". The decision to ban the company comes seven weeks after the UK government banned it from  competing for state contracts for three years.    With a relevant example, explain uncertain decision-making conditions with  application to Bain and Company.   Discuss the growing importance of intellectual capital and learning for a consulting  firm such as Bain and Company

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Treasury bans Bain and Co. from public sector contracts for a decade
National Treasury has banned consultancy Bain & Co. from tendering for public sector contracts for 
a period of 10 years for engaging in "corrupt and fraudulent practices" related to its contract at the 
SA Revenue Service (SARS).
The ban will run from 5 September 2022 until 4 September 2032.
"This restriction has been published on the National Treasury website and database for restricted 
suppliers. The restriction will apply to any other contract for services awarded to Bain & Co in the 
public sector."
Treasury said it was, in collaboration with SARS, "in the process of restricting Bain & Co, South 
African Directors through a phased approach".
The decision to ban the company comes seven weeks after the UK government banned it from 
competing for state contracts for three years.

 

 With a relevant example, explain uncertain decision-making conditions with 
application to Bain and Company. 
 Discuss the growing importance of intellectual capital and learning for a consulting 
firm such as Bain and Company

 

 

 

 

 

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