The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 Makes It Illegal

question 67

Multiple Choice

The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 makes it illegal for U.S. firms to

• A) attempt to make large payments or bribes to influence policy decisions of foreign governments.
• B) offer foreign businesses any type of incentive for purchasing their company's products and services.
• C) change their ethical standards when dealing with foreign firms.
• D) give even small tips or gifts in countries where such gifts are customary business practices.
• E) introduce any type of corruption into foreign businesses that have higher ethical standards than those of the U.S. firm.

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Definitions:

Aversive Conditioning

A behavior modification technique where an undesirable behavior is paired with an unpleasant stimulus to reduce or eliminate that behavior.

Unconditioned Stimuli

A stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers an unconditioned response without prior conditioning.

Ethical Reasons

Justifications for actions or decisions based on moral principles and values.

Behavior Therapy

A type of psychotherapy that focuses on changing undesirable behaviors through conditioning techniques.