Suppose That AmTrain, a U

question 29

Multiple Choice

Suppose that AmTrain, a U.S.-based company, is submitting bids for the construction of a high-speed rail system in India by the Indian government. AmTrain has met with and wants to hire Josh Griffin, an international consultant who has worked with many Fortune 100 companies in their foreign business operations. AmTrain requires all of its agents, consultants, and contractors who work with it on its international operations to sign a statement in which they promise to comply with the FCPA. Griffin has refused to sign the AmTrain FCPA form. Which of the following best describes AmTrain's position when it receives the refusal?

• A) The refusal is a red flag that would require AmTrain to at least do additional due diligence on Griffin .
• B) AmTrain has not violated the FCPA if it hires Griffin and he does something its agreement prohibits .
• C) AmTrain is not subject to the FCPA when contracts are with government agencies and not private foreign companies .
• D) AmTrain has violated the FCPA by attempting to deal with Griffin .

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Definitions:

Begging the Question

Begging the question is a logical fallacy where the conclusion of an argument is assumed in one of its premises, essentially arguing in a circle without providing proof.

Independent Premises

Arguments or statements that support a conclusion but do not rely on each other to do so.

Fallacy of Division

This logical fallacy assumes that what is true of a whole must also be true of its parts. For example, assuming that because a car is heavy, each part of the car must also be heavy.

Monopoly

A market structure characterized by a single seller facing little to no competition, often resulting in high prices and limited choices for consumers.