Although Giving or Receiving Bribes in Business-To-Business Interactions Is Illegal

Although giving or receiving bribes in business-to-business interactions is illegal in the United States,in come countries,such as France and Germany,bribes are:

A) permitted for international firms doing business in France or Germany
B) permitted for French or Germany owned companies
C) accepted if it involves a contract with the government, but not allowed for companies doing business with each other
D) accepted and companies may even be deducted as business expenses on their taxes