Company A$,$ a U$.$S$.$ company, has a subsidiary located in Country Z$,$ where various forms of bribery are accepted and expected. To oversee the operations of the subsidiary, Company A sent one of its top U$.$S$.$ managers to Country Z$.$ Manager M engaged in the following activities while in Country Z during recent months of operation: a$.$ Paid the equivalent of $$200$ to a government inspector to reschedule the inspection date of a new manufacturing facility from April $15$ to February $15.$ b$.$ Paid an average of $$50$ each to four local police officers who are in charge of patrolling the area around the new manufacturing facility. The officers have agreed to increase the number of times they check the area. c$.$ Company N$,$ a domestic company, is in competition with Company A for a government contract. Company A has learned that Company N has given approximately $$5,000$ to the official who will make the final contract decision. To remain in the running, Manager M authorized Company A to pay an equal amount to the official.