After reading Ch$.4,$ respond to the following three items listed. Your response to each item will be based on your ethical beliefs and opinions. Post your information to the discussion board. Remember other students will see your response and may have a different opinion$--$but that is OK$.$ You respond based on your ethical beliefs to each item below.

$(1)$ When does a gift become a bribe? The law is unclear, and perceptions differ from country to country.

$(2)$ How can corporations monitor corruption and enforce corporate policies in their foreign branches?

$(3)$ What are other ways than bribery to gain a competitive edge in countries where bribes are both accepted and expected?