Using International Bribery as a Business Tactic May Result in Fines

question 90

Multiple Choice

Using international bribery as a business tactic may result in fines for U.S. firms. This statement reflects which type of environmental force at work?

• A) Competitive.
• B) Economic.
• C) Legal/political.
• D) Societal values.
• E) Demographics.

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Definitions:

Manipulation

The act of skillfully handling, controlling, or using something, often with negative connotations of deception or unfair influence.

Independent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is manipulated or changed by the researcher to investigate its effect on the dependent variable.

Dependent Variable

In an experimental study, the variable that is being tested and measured, often considered the effect in a cause-effect relationship.

Control Variable

A control variable is an element that is kept constant throughout an experiment to ensure that the effect on the outcome can be attributed to the variable being tested.