Leonard will be traveling on business to a country where he knows bribes are a normal part of business.Which of the following is the best advice for Leonard?
A)Because the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 applies only to U.S.companies,Leonard can legally pay bribes to international companies to obtain business.
B)Leonard should offer nonmonetary benefits,such as additional customer service,in lieu of paying bribes.
C)Paying bribes is just a normal cost of doing business,and Leonard will be able to include the bribes he pays on his expense report.
D)So that Leonard's company can remain competitive globally,Leonard should pay any bribe requested.

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Paying bribes is illegal and unethical, regardless of the country or situation. Option A is incorrect as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act applies to American citizens and companies engaging in bribery abroad. Option C is illegal as it would be considered fraud. Option D is also incorrect as bribery goes against ethical principles and could damage the reputation and integrity of Leonard's company. Offering nonmonetary benefits instead of bribes is a more ethical and legal way of conducting business in such countries.

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