In some countries where bribery and corruption are common, people are accustomed to incorporating them into their business practices. U.S. legal dispositions prohibit U.S.-based companies from offering bribes to foreign officials or illegal measures to secure valuable foreign contracts or resources.
If the people accept bribery as the norm, why does the United States adopt this ethical and legal stance?
What could U.S. companies do to help reduce the incidence of international bribery and promote ethical business practices?