CEA Anti-Corruption & Bribery Prevention 2

Question 1

Under the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), which of the following is considered a 'foreign official'?

Accepted Answer

An employee of a foreign state-owned enterprise

Answer

The FCPA's definition of 'foreign official' includes employees and officers of state-owned or state-controlled enterprises, not just government ministers.

Question 2

A company employee offers a procurement officer a gift card worth $150 to 'speed up' a routine contract approval. This most likely constitutes:

Accepted Answer

Commercial bribery

Answer

Offering anything of value to a procurement official to influence a business decision is commercial bribery, regardless of the amount.

Question 3

Which international convention obligates signatory nations to criminalize both active and passive bribery of foreign public officials?

Accepted Answer

The OECD Anti-Bribery Convention

Answer

The OECD Anti-Bribery Convention (1997) specifically requires member countries to make bribery of foreign public officials a criminal offense.

Question 4

What does 'passive bribery' refer to in anti-corruption law?

Accepted Answer

An official soliciting or accepting a bribe

Answer

Passive bribery refers to the conduct of the recipient—an official who solicits, accepts, or receives an improper advantage.

Question 5

A company's anti-bribery policy prohibits gifts to officials but allows 'reasonable hospitality.' Which scenario crosses the line?

Accepted Answer

Tickets to a major sporting event worth $2,000 given to a regulator reviewing a pending permit

Answer

High-value hospitality timed to coincide with a pending regulatory decision creates an appearance of improper influence and likely violates anti-bribery standards.

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CEA Anti-Corruption & Bribery Prevention 2