The foreign corrupt practices act of 1977 makes it illegal for u.s. firms to select one:
a. attempt to make large payments or bribes to influence policy decisions of foreign governments.
b. offer foreign businesses any type of incentive for purchasing their company's products and services.
c. change their ethical standards when dealing with foreign firms.
d. give even small tips or gifts in countries where such gifts are customary business practices.
e. introduce any type of corruption into foreign businesses that have higher ethical standards than those of the u.s. firm.