Which of the following does NOT violate the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act?
A)A U.S.company bribes a government official in order to influence a governmental decision.
B)A publicly traded company that does not engage in international trade refuses to allow its company records to be inspected by U.S.officials.
C)A U.S.company promises to pay a bribe to a foreign company but is unsuccessful in gaining any benefits from that company.
D)A company allows a grease or facilitating payment for a routine governmental action.

Question

Which of the following does NOT violate the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act? 
A)A U.S.company bribes a government official in order to influence a governmental decision.
B)A publicly traded company that does not engage in international trade refuses to allow its company records to be inspected by U.S.officials.
C)A U.S.company promises to pay a bribe to a foreign company but is unsuccessful in gaining any benefits from that company.
D)A company allows a grease or facilitating payment for a routine governmental action.

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The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) allows for certain minor payments to foreign officials for the purpose of facilitating or expediting routine governmental actions, known as grease or facilitating payments. These are not considered bribes under the FCPA.

Which of the Following Does NOT Violate the Foreign Corrupt