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by cc81 2560 days ago
Sure they can. There might for example be sales people who are operating in countries where bribes are common and despite clearly stated no bribes policies they will still bribe or behave unethically to win deals and further their career/compensation.

If it is reasonable to think that the leadership should have known about it then sure they can be blamed as well but often that is not something that is reasonable to expect.