2. If payment of bribes is an acceptable business practice in a foreign country, how should a U.S. based parent company react to such practices when doing business in the foreign country? Defend your answer.

2. If payment of bribes is an acceptable business practice in a foreign country, how should a U.S. based parent company react to such practices when doing business in the foreign country? Defend your answer.

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