How Do Bribes Differ from Business Gratuities

question 8

Multiple Choice

How do bribes differ from business gratuities?

• A) In a bribe, the exchange is preceded by an articulation of a quid pro quo arrangement.
• B) In a bribe, the object of value unduly influences a business decision.
• C) In a bribe, the object of value has a high monetary value.
• D) In a bribe, the object of value is material, not a hospitality.

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