Fred Weaver Is the Contracts Manager for a City Government

question 18

Multiple Choice

Fred Weaver is the contracts manager for a city government. In order for anyone to do business with the municipality, he or she must pay Fred 10 percent of the total amount of the contract. This type of corruption is known as:

• A) Bribery
• B) Economic extortion
• C) A conflict of interest
• D) Bid-rigging

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