Question 1. Why do some countries have more corrupt business practices and lack the integrity found in other countries? What are the underlying reasons for these differences? Please be specific with some discussion. What are possible solutions to bridge the gap in the differences?
Question 2. Facilitating payments or bribery is an acceptable business practice in many cultures. What can multinational companies and the global community do to reduce bribery? What effect do US laws have on US companies conducting business overseas in relation to bribery? Where are possible measures that can be taken to "level the playing field" for US based companies?