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Okay, so maybe it isn't the best oxymoron, but you have to admit the perception of international business practices is not exactly "Snow White" clean. Additionally, with the multitude of Enron, Tyco and dot-corn disappointments over the past few years, many of us are starting to question the role we play in shaping an ethical playing field. How do other companies address the relatively recent laws such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), Sarbanes-Oxley and the International Bribery and Fair Competition Act of 1998?

Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

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