Question

Javier, a new insurance agent, pays one of his customers to buy his firm's insurance product. Javier explains to the customer that he would pay the customer a few thousand dollars if the customer decides to invest in the policy recommended by Javier. This is an example of:________.

Answer 1

Answer: Bribery.

Explanation:

Bribery is a legal offense which involves giving or demanding for some form of valuables so as to gain favouritism or influence a situation in someone's else favour. Giving or accepting bribes while discharging one's duty as a government official or public office holder is said to be a form of corrupt practices, this could come as a form of gift, money, goods, property, contract award, etc.

Bribery is a crime in which when committed all parties involved are liable to being charged. Bribery harbours other vices such as fraud, cheating, partiality, power abuse, collusion, cartels, etc.