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Fresh Grad Lands Job as Real Estate Agent With Help from Professional Writers

People go to websites to get the information they desperately need.  They could be looking for an answer to a nagging question.  They might be looking for help in completing an important task.  For recent graduates, they might be looking for ways on how to prepare a comprehensive resume that can capture the attention of the hiring manager

Manush is a recent graduate from a prestigious university in California who is looking for a job opportunity as a real estate agent.  While he already has samples provided by his friends, he still feels something lacking in his resume.  Specifically, the he believes that his professional objective statement lacks focus and clarity. 

Thus, he sought our assistance in improving editing and proofreading his resume. 

In revising his resume, iwritegigs highlighted his soft skills such as his communication skills, ability to negotiate, patience and tactfulness.  In the professional experience part, our team added some skills that are aligned with the position he is applying for.

When he was chosen for the real estate agent position, he sent us this thank you note:

“Kudos to the team for a job well done.  I am sincerely appreciative of the time and effort you gave on my resume.  You did not only help me land the job I had always been dreaming of but you also made me realize how important adding those specific keywords to my resume!  Cheers!

Manush’s story shows the importance of using powerful keywords to his resume in landing the job he wanted.

Rupert and Cordelia own an American company that does business in foreign nations. Getting a license in a new country can be challenging. As they try to enter into business in a new country, Rupert fills out the license paperwork and takes it to the correct office. There he pays the front-desk person $100 to process the paperwork, as is the custom in that country. Cordelia, who has connections in that country, schedules an appointment with the minister of commerce, who has the authority to determine which foreign companies get licenses, and pays him $250 to approve their license. Which payment(s), if any, likely violated the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act?

Question
Rupert and Cordelia own an American company that does business in foreign nations. Getting a license in a new country can be challenging. As they try to enter into business in a new country, Rupert fills out the license paperwork and takes it to the correct office. There he pays the front-desk person $100 to process the paperwork, as is the custom in that country. Cordelia, who has connections in that country, schedules an appointment with the minister of commerce, who has the authority to determine which foreign companies get licenses, and pays him $250 to approve their license. Which payment(s), if any, likely violated the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act?
A  Neither payment violated the FCPA.
B  The payment made by Cordelia but not the payment made by Rupert.
C  The payments made by both Rupert and Cordelia.
D  The payment made by Rupert but not the payment made by Cordelia.
This question is taken from BUSAD 120 – Business Law » Winter 2024 » Brief Hypotheticals 03.1

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