Those participating in collective decision making receive acclaim. Collectivism works well in the business world with Quality Circles, codetermination, and other common joint ventures with strategy planning. In many areas of the world, the payment of bribes is commonplace. It is an expectation in many countries. In the US, the payment or acceptance of bribes is illegal.
Kickbacks are technically illegal in every country.
Bribes are often paid before finalizing contract details. Bribes are frequently paid to suppliers and vendors to ensure prompt delivery of quality parts and to fulfill contracts in a timely manner. The United Nations, the International Monetary Fund. and the World Bank have all addressed global corruption practices. Corruption is addressed by Transparency International , a variety of US government agencies, OECD, and the UN . The FCPA makes the payment of a bribe in a foreign country a criminal offense.