The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)

question 26

Multiple Choice

The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) :

• A)attempts to persuade other nations to adopt U.S.rules regarding payments to officials.
• B)allows U.S.firms to make payments to facilitate the performance of normal duties.
• C)allows U.S.firms to prosecute foreign nationals on bribery charges.
• D)allows U.S.firms to make payments to facilitate normal duties and to make payments to obtain special advantages.
• E)allows foreign nationals to offer payments to U.S.government officials to expedite trade agreements.

Identify critical factors influencing companies to cluster in specific regions.

Recognize the importance of Key Success Factors at both country and regional levels.

Evaluate factors affecting the location strategy of manufacturing and service firms.

Grasp the role of Geographic Information Systems in aiding location decisions.

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