Deck 10: Bribery and Corruption

Question 1

All of the following are forms of corruption, EXCEPT

A) bribery
B) stealing
C) fraud
D) graft

Answer 1

stealing

Question 2

The following definition by Black's Law Dictionary describes which one of the following choices? "A vicious and fraudulent intention to evade the prohibitions of the law. The act of an official or fiduciary person who unlawfully and wrongfully uses [their] station or character to procure some benefit for [themselves] or for another person, contrary to duty and the rights of others."

A) bribery
B) corruption
C) fraud
D) graft

Answer 2

corruption

Question 3

Fraud is viewed as a kind of deception. Which one of the following choices best describes this?

A) intentional
B) unintentional
C) negligent
D) passive

Answer 3

intentional

Question 4

Graft is corruption involving who?

A) celebrities
B) the wealthy
C) public officials
D) white-collar workers

Question 5

Bribery is illegal and unethical. Those who are bribed are best described by which one of the following choices?

A) they are willing participants in the act
B) they have nothing to lose
C) they will likely face jail time
D) they are usually influenced to act differently than they ordinarily would

Question 6

People might be bribed to avoid having information released to the public or to police. This may cause those being bribed to do which one of the following choices?

A) act in unethical and illegal ways
B) pay money to keep the information secret
C) face jail time if the information is released
D) claim that the information is untrue

Question 7

A government official works in importing and exporting and is responsible for ensuring certain materials do not enter the country, but they accept a significant amount of money to look the other way when an illegal item comes through the port. Which one of the following choices best describes their crime?

A) corruption
B) bribery
C) graft
D) fraud

Question 8

All ______ is corruption, but not all corruption is defined as which term?

A) bribery; illegal
B) graft; unethical
C) bribery; bribery
D) fraud; intentional

Question 9

Which one of the following choices is the best way to complete this phrase? Corruption is normal and acceptable behavior

A) for large corporations since it's how they do business
B) in some countries where the ethical norms are different
C) for government officials as they are immune from legal repercussions
D) when money is not involved

Question 10

Corruption doesn't hurt anyone except those who are involved directly in the act or exchange.

A) This is true because only the individuals involved could face jail time.
B) This is true because it can hurt a business's reputation if an employee acts in a corrupt manner and no one else will be impacted.
C) This is false because corruption can have an impact on those indirectly involved, such as the community, suppliers, employees, and the economy.
D) This is false because those involved made sure to not implicate anyone else in the act or exchange.

Question 11

What is one thing that businesses can do to help reduce corruption among employees?

A) Create a policy that forbids corruption and states consequences of such behavior.
B) Hire executives who have influence over others.
C) Hire full-time law enforcement to be on-site and have an authoritative presence.
D) Perform background checks on all employees and monitor their Internet usage.

Question 12

A state representative is fundraising for their next term. The state representative and the founder of an organization agree that legislation will be passed in return for the organization's contribution to the state representative's fundraiser. Which one of the following choices best describes this scenario?

A) bribery
B) fraud
C) donation
D) graft

Question 13

Corruption only happens in undeveloped countries.

A) This statement is correct because undeveloped countries have fewer laws that are enforced.
B) This statement is correct because undeveloped countries are less educated.
C) This statement is incorrect because corruption can happen in any country.
D) This statement is incorrect because undeveloped countries still have ethical norms they follow.

Question 14

A public organization has hired workers who are not legally allowed to work in the United States. Because of this, the workers are paid less than minimum wage and are also paid under the table, meaning no taxes are paid. Which one of the following choices best describes this scenario?

A) corruption
B) graft
C) bribery
D) fraud

Question 15

A subcontractor has a friend who awards bids for road maintenance in a large city. The subcontractor seems to always win the bid by being just below the other bids. It is suspected that the subcontractor and the friend are working together, and it is speculated that money is being exchanged. If money is being exchanged, what does that mean?

A) This is a form of bribery.
B) This is just how business is done.
C) This is a form of graft.
D) This is an example of a subcontractor doing outstanding work.

Question 16

Which one of the following choices best describes a situation in which someone lies about their abilities and skill to get a job?

A) corruption
B) fraud
C) graft
D) bribery

Question 17

Which one of the following choices best describes a situation where someone does something in exchange for something else that is similar in value or meaning?

A) reciprocity
B) bartering
C) bribery
D) friendship

Question 18

Quid pro quo is a type of reciprocity often associated with what workplace practice?

A) money
B) sexual harassment
C) promotion
D) favors

Question 19

When someone offers a gift without wanting anything in exchange, they are practicing what type of behavior?

A) quid pro quo
B) bribery
C) reciprocity
D) affection

Question 20

Which one of the following choices best describes how a gift becomes a bribe?

A) The gift is expensive.
B) The gift giver expects something in return.
C) A gift is personalized for a specific person.
D) The gift is given in front of a group of people.

Question 21

Reciprocity has both positive social impacts and which one of the following choices?

A) positive transactional requirements
B) negative ethical repercussions
C) positive career boosters
D) negative harmful uses

Question 22

Reciprocity can be a negative or positive interaction between people depending on whom?

A) the initiator
B) the receiver
C) the observer
D) the supervisor

Question 23

Giving someone money for them to do something in return that they normally would not do is bribery and is an example of

A) ethical actions
B) reciprocity
C) social norms
D) quid pro quo

Question 24

Any tip given during a business transaction is considered a bribe.

A) true, because tips are not required in addition to payment
B) false, because tips can be allowed in some instances
C) true, because a tip is above the required payment and is a way to ask for something additional in return
D) false, because a tip is only a bribe when it is not requested

Question 25

When does a tip become a bribe?

A) The tip is given for no reason.
B) The tip is much larger than it should be given the circumstances.
C) The tip is given with expectations of receiving something of value in return.
D) The tip is given but not expected by the receiver.

Question 26

When does a gift become a bribe?

A) It is given to show affection for an individual.
B) It is given for no reason.
C) It is given as a gesture of appreciation.
D) It is given with expectation of receiving something in return.

Question 27

Which item causes a conflict of interest and is used to persuade a certain behavior?

A) a tip
B) a gift
C) a bribe
D) jewelry

Question 28

When something is given in private and with an expectation, it is known as what?

A) a tip
B) a bribe
C) a gift
D) reciprocity

Question 29

When money is given to someone who has provided excellent service to thank them for their actions, this is likely what?

A) a tip
B) a gift
C) a bribe
D) reciprocity

Question 30

Situations where bribery is likely to occur include all of the following, EXCEPT

A) structuring a business with checks and balances that make processes a little more complex
B) working in a career where tips and gifts are a normal part of doing business
C) having an informal process for business transactions
D) having a single person be in a powerful, decision-making position

Question 31

Sam works as a pharmaceutical sales representative. As part of his job, he often gives doctors samples to give to patients with the hopes that they will also prescribe his company's medicines. Sam's boss told him that he should also purchase some larger gifts to give to his clients to encourage them to prescribe their medicines for more patients. Sam must make sure that this type of incentive is viewed as which one of the following choices?

A) a gift
B) a tip
C) a bribe
D) a form of reciprocity

Question 32

Julie works in human resources at a large corporation. Her boss mentioned that he appreciated her dedication and motivation. He then told her that there was an opportunity for promotion that would be opening soon. He then winked at her and said that he could put in a good word, but she would owe him. Julie wasn't sure how to take this comment, but it could be a form of what?

A) a tip
B) a gift
C) a bribe
D) quid pro quo

Question 33

The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act applies to all of the following, EXCEPT

A) United States companies
B) stockholders
C) informal social organizations
D) employees

Question 34

Offering money to encourage a business transaction to occur that is not accepted does not constitute a violation of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.

A) true, because the money was not accepted
B) true, because it was only an offer
C) false, because even the offer is unlawful
D) false, because making the offer is ethical

Question 35

Some payments that aid in processes with foreign countries are exempt from the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act. These include all of the following, EXCEPT

A) processing governmental papers, such as visas
B) paying someone to let imported items get through customs
C) scheduling inspections for transportation of goods and services
D) obtaining permits to complete business operations

Question 36

In addition to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the United States is also associated with which one of the following anticorruption guidelines?

A) United Nations Convention Against Corruption
B) UK Bribery Act of 2010
C) Anti-Unfair Competition Law of PRC
D) Clean Company Act

Question 37

Which one of the following choices is a possible consequence of breaking China's Criminal Law of the PRC in regard to damage to the interest of the state?

A) a financial fine
B) ten years imprisonment
C) confiscation of property
D) death sentence

Question 38

An individual who acts in a corrupt manner on behalf of a company, but is not a direct employee of a company cannot be

A) charged with corruption
B) found in violation of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
C) exempt from the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
D) allowed to travel

Question 39

The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act applies to which of the following situations?

A) A U.S. organization conducts business with Chinese officials in Beijing.
B) A Chinese organization meets with an Indian organization in India.
C) A Canadian organization conducts business with a Mexican organization in the United States.
D) A European organization meets with another European organization in England.

Question 40

An organization is hiring foreign employees and needs to expedite the processing of their work visas to have the employees in place to begin work as soon as possible.

A) This is not allowed due to the guidelines of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
B) This is not allowed because the company would be bypassing others waiting for a work visa.
C) This is allowed as an exemption under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act guidelines.
D) This is allowed because the employees are not U.S. citizens.

Question 41

What does "actions of a similar nature" mean regarding exemptions to the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act?

A) payments that are made and are viewed as legal in a foreign country
B) payments that facilitate or expedite processes within legal bounds
C) ignoring unethical behavior that is viewed as normal in a foreign country
D) asking for special treatment by making payments to government authorities

Question 42

A company based in the United States wants to merge with a company in Australia. However, the U.S. company is aware of another organization in India that would like to merge with the Australian company. To win the agreement, the company has planted a mole within the competing company to gain information as to their strategy to win the merger. What form of corruption would this likely fall under within the United Nations Convention Against Corruption?

A) bribery
B) trading in influence
C) abuse of Functions
D) various acts of corruption

Question 43

The OECD's Anti-Bribery Convention focuses on which people being bribed to influence business decisions?

A) company employees
B) stockholders
C) public officials
D) lawyers

Question 44

What makes the UK Bribery Act of 2021 different from the other corruption laws and agreements?

A) It doesn't include public officials.
B) It includes private companies.
C) It includes more countries.
D) It doesn't include fines as a penalty.

Question 45

When employees act in a corrupt manner, the companies they work for can also be at fault. This is true for which corruption law?

A) Depending on the act, the United States Foreign Corrupt Practices Act would hold a company and an employee guilty for corrupt behavior.
B) Brazil's The Clean Company Act holds the company responsible for its employees' behavior in an effort to encourage the company to police their employees.
C) The UK Bribery Act holds the company at fault and could punish the directors for corrupt behavior.
D) All of the above are true.

Question 46

Which of the following acts does not apply to both public officials and private sectors?

A) Singapore's Prevention of Corruption Act
B) UK Bribery Act
C) Criminal Law of the PRC
D) OECD's Anti-Bribery Convention

Question 47

Charles is working as a representative on behalf of his company to close a deal with a company based on China. He knows that gifts are welcome when doing business in China and he wants to respect the customs as well as make good impression to help build a relationship. The company in China is connected to the Chinese government, and Charles knows that he could sway the company in his favor if he reaches out to his connection in the government and offers an incentive. If Charles did this, he would be in violation of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act because

A) it could be viewed as a bribe even though it is acceptable in Chinese culture
B) Charles works for an American company
C) a foreign official would be involved
D) all of the above

Question 48

The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act is very specific in that it details what is considered bribery. If a foreign official is involved and any form of payment is even offered, the act is unlawful. Why would one offer a foreign official a bribe as part of a business transaction between two companies in differing countries?

A) The foreign official helps oversee the successful transport of goods and services.
B) The foreign official oversees issuing licenses for work to be completed.
C) The foreign official can help persuade that a contract be awarded to a specific company.
D) The foreign official allows for paperwork to be processed at a faster rate to expedite the start of business operations.

Question 49

Someone who bribes others does so for whose benefit?

A) their own
B) others'
C) society's
D) their organization's

Question 50

When working in another country, it can be easy to fall into the temptation to act the same way as that country's residents. What can occur in this situation?

A) a sense of fitting in by following the foreign norms of behavior
B) a loss of ethical boundaries when it comes to corruption
C) ensuring that the company's well-being is at the forefront
D) following company policies and procedures for ethical behavior

Question 51

Which of the following choices ensures that employees do not act in a corrupt manner?

A) clear job description
B) a diversity plan
C) a mission statement
D) anticorruption and bribery policy

Question 52

A company's anticorruption and bribery policy should include all of the following choices, except

A) what gifts are allowed to be given during a business transaction
B) what gifts are allowed to be received during a business transaction
C) what the penalty is for acting outside the policy boundaries
D) how much one can spend on a hotel while staying in another country

Question 53

When countries have varied definitions for what constitutes bribery, what should an employee do to ensure appropriate behavior when working abroad?

A) Have a clear understanding of what is allowed in the visiting country.
B) Follow the company's policies and procedures.
C) Use their own ethical guidelines for what is right.
D) Do what is best for the company to achieve its goals.

Question 54

If a company does not have a formal policy on what is acceptable in terms of gifts or other forms of payment that could be viewed as bribery, what should an employee do?

A) Accept the gift to ensure the business relationship remains positive.
B) Don't accept the gift and report the gift giver to the authorities.
C) Understand the intention of the gift and determine whether additional expectations go along with the gift.
D) Accept the gift knowing that there is an expectation of getting something in return.

Question 55

One way a company can allow for employees to give gifts when it is customary in do to so in another country is to do all of the following, EXCEPT

A) give the employee an account for gift giving as long as it helps with the business transaction
B) provide company-branded items to be given as gifts
C) allow for a company-sponsored meal as a show of appreciation
D) set limits on the value of the gift

Question 56

Why do many companies not allow employees to accept gifts?

A) They don't want other employees to feel left out.
B) The employees may expect gifts during all business interactions.
C) The gifts could influence business decisions.
D) The company wants to determine if the gift is of value.

Question 57

Sometimes employees get gifts from clients during the holidays. Companies may allow these gifts, but with restrictions best described by which one of these choices?

A) The gifts must be shared with the entire company.
B) The gifts must be under a certain monetary amount in value.
C) The gifts must be approved by a supervisor.
D) The gifts must be perishable items, such as fruit or a baked good.

Question 58

What are some instances when a company may change their policy to allow the acceptance of gifts?

A) during the holidays
B) during times of crisis
C) during times of staff shortages
D) all of the above

Question 59

When employees are allowed to accept gifts, they should strictly have what purpose?

A) show appreciation
B) encourage special treatment
C) highlight a person's potential for promotion
D) receive something in return

Question 60

Sandy works in sales and often travels to other countries to work with foreign clients. Due to this, she has a spending account to use to charge meals when she takes clients out for a business meal. Sandy's company likely does what to ensure bribery issues are avoided?

A) limits the amount of money that can be spent on each person during the meal
B) pays for anything that the client wants during the meals, including alcohol
C) only allows for fast food to be purchased
D) requires at least five people from the client's company to join the meal

Question 61

As a way to discourage possible bribery from occurring, a company may ask an employee to do what?

A) Report gifts after they have been given to clients.
B) Take a client to dinner and buy them whatever they want to eat and drink.
C) Offer the client a trip to Las Vegas as a thank you for their business.
D) Get preapproval for gifts before they are given to clients.

Question 62

Why might a company require an employee to get preapproval before offering a gift to a client?

A) to ensure the client will not be offended
B) to have a way to verify future receipts with what was approved
C) to ensure the company can afford the gift to be offered
D) for consistency with what other clients are gifted

Question 63

One way that companies monitor their employees' spending is by having them submit all of the following, EXCEPT

A) expense reports
B) time sheets
C) spending plans
D) receipts

Question 64

When an employee gives a monetary gift, it should be given as what type of gift to not be categorized as a bribe?

A) a gift card
B) a money order
C) a donation
D) a tip

Question 65

When working abroad in another country, Dave and his potential foreign client are out to dinner. The client tells Dave that if he would like to land the contract to have their companies work together, he should consider providing an incentive. The client tells Dave that this is how his company chooses with whom they will work all the time. The client also says it is perfectly normal to give a gift to show how motivated they are to work with one another. Per company policy, Dave would need to get approval for any type of gift to be given. What else should Dave do?

A) Ask the client what type of gift he would like.
B) Research the local laws and regulations in the country.
C) Offer to give the client a specific dollar amount as a donation once the contract is awarded.
D) Nothing. Dave should give the client a gift if he wants to win the contract.

Question 66

Shelly has recently been hired with a new company. She is still learning about the organization and wants to do well. Shelly is on her first visit to Bangladesh to meet with a potential supplier. This supplier is the only one that can provide needed material for a new product Shelly's company would like to manufacture. The supplier told Shelly that they only work with companies that treat them well. The supplier then winked at Shelly. Shelly saw the wink and is not sure what to do. Who is the best person Shelly should reach out to about this issue?

A) her co-worker who has visited Bangladesh before
B) her translator who has been accompanying her
C) her company's legal compliance department
D) her sales manager

Question 67

The M in PERMA asks an individual to consider what when dealing with a bribery situation?

A) What will be achieved with the action?
B) How does this action fit into my own purpose?
C) What monetary value does this have?
D) Will this action help me move up the ladder?

Question 68

Why is corrupt behavior so harmful?

Question 69

Compare the three forms of corruption.

Question 70

What situations can cause bribery to occur during business interactions with foreign companies?

Question 71

What is the difference between positive reciprocity and negative reciprocity?

Question 72

What is the difference between the United Nations Convention Against Corruption and the Clean Company Act?

Question 73

To which countries does the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act apply, and when must it be followed?

Question 74

What are some of the ways that companies try to encourage ethical behavior and provide guidance when employees encounter situations that could lead to possible corruption?

Question 75

How does using the process of PERMA help in a situation that could involve corruption?