Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

America’s influence, position and prominence had risen and were recognized. The Roosevelt Corollary was an expansion of the Monroe Doctrine in response to the Venezuelan Crisis. He saw the need for implementing a strong foreign policy and advised Europe to stay out of the Western Hemisphere. It was not a request and they knew it. His Big Stick Diplomacy was based off of a West African proverb, “Speak softly and carry a big stick”. He elevated our navy to the third largest…

Over the course of history, many ancient empires have shared one common practice, a practice which linked these various cultures over the boundaries of religion, language, and even geography: colonialism. This custom often involved inserting colonists into foreign lands, encountering indigenous people, and most importantly, establishing trading networks amongst themselves; the settlers take over certain portions of the land’s natural resources, and the natives gain access to superior technology.…

Peasant Rebellion During the years of 1524- 1525, peasants who resided in parts of central and southern Germany revolted against the lords and princes in which had long governed their lives. Peasants who lived during the 1500s were devoid of rights; they were forced to labor on the fields of their lords, while being underpaid and undernourished. When learning of Protestant reforms, which “reduced [the] independence of the Church as [the] intermediary between man and God” (Merriman 94), German…

anti-hero is the more realistic representation of humanity’s debatable and diverse worldviews in the real world. Due to an anti-hero’s rebellious nature towards the social system, authors often portray them as ruthless revolutionaries who use debatable practices to punish immorality or…

Beaufort and his lifestyle help depict how the traditional society, cemented in years of practice, distributes itself into original members, who hold the power, and newcomers, who are excluded and looked down upon. As an outsider, Beaufort is foreign, not only to the country of America, but to the Old New York society steeped in tradition and rigid structure, excluding him from societal acceptance and forcing him to act not in accordance with tradition; Beaufort’s foreignness infiltrated the…

the country’s high technology, and affected foreign investment. They have conservative politicians and xenophobia, and the U.S. accused Iran of supporting terrorism and their sanctions. In 1996, Iran and Libya expanded the U.S. embargo on Iran’s petroleum imports. Iranian petroleum development and exports of technology were also prohibited. The economy of Iran is divided into 3 sections: public (banks, insurance companies, utilities, communications, foreign trade, transportation), cooperative…

Aside from the successful unifications of Italy and Germany, many other countries were also undergoing change to become better, successful, and more dominant. Mainly, there were three countries that had experienced reforms or changes. One of these countries or nations, was the Austrian Empire. As the only lasting result of the revolution of 1848 was the emancipation, which freed the serfs; the Austrian Empire was in need of economic and social change. However, this change brought about an urban…

that ensures their long term business success. Their code of conduct is available all over the world and in 9 different languages. Boeing also has a Compliance Risk Management Board. The company also has Department of Defense rules and Foreign Corrupt Practice act that protects their employees. It is clear Realogy and Boeing have many similarities when it comes to their ethics programs. Both companies are doing a fine job and are being recognized for how ethical their companies are. Boe might…

into sex slavery. Thus, if women’s economic and social circumstances were improved, trafficking would be much reduced. The cultural stigma of rape and prostitution, brings shame and loss of face to families in many countries. This and religious practices make coming home and reconnecting with their families and communities near impossible for some…

1Part A North Korea, officially The Democratic People’s Republic of North Korea, is a country isolated by its ideals and views. North Korea’s extreme views have caught the attention of media worldwide, as it is so different to most governments. Australia, having been colonized by Britain, appears quite similar to the British system, having human rights and equality at the center of their ideals. Both Australia and North Korea are labeled as liberal democracies on paper, and have written…