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Is it considered a "bribe" if it's a transaction between private companies? I would think that's just considered a "discount" at that point. Not saying it's r
by tombert 5y ago
Is it considered a "bribe" if it's a transaction between private companies? I would think that's just considered a "discount" at that point.
Not saying it's right, I'm just saying that I thought there might be a legal distinction.
- hirako2000 5y agoand it also leads to unfair competition.
- goodpoint 5y agoIt is a bribe because it goes into the pockets of individuals rather than savings for the company.
- tombert 5y agoAh, fair enough...I didn't realize that was something that happened, though I suppose I should not be surprised; I'm now reasonably convinced that is the reason that anyone signed off on the use of Sharepoint.
- frozenlettuce 5y agoIf the company is public traded, the IT manager is hurting the investors by accepting the bribes. If the company is owned by a family but big enough to have an IT department, well, they might solve their problems the Corleone way.