hard20 pts · first answer countsethicscompliance

A "facilitation fee" in cash

Your local agent in a new market says a small cash "facilitation fee" to an official will speed up a government contract approval. What should you do?

A.Allow it, since facilitation payments are legal everywhereB.Pay it through the agent so the company is not involvedC.Allow it if it is below $500D.Refuse, escalate to compliance, and review the agent through due diligence; laws like the UK Bribery Act ban facilitation payments and companies are liable for agents

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