QSO 349 Module Eight Guidelines and Rubric
Business management students often search for detailed guidelines on creating PowerPoint presentations about the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act FCPA enactment and its effects on US corporate competitiveness in global markets. You will demonstrate your understanding of the implications and impact of international and U.S. regulations on procurement when you complete two presentation assignments in this course. Engaging with these topics builds a stronger foundation for ethical decision-making in international business. Review the module resources on effective presentations to complete these assignments.
Prompt
Review this module’s resources about the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977 (FCPA). Create a PowerPoint presentation in which you explain why the FCPA was enacted. Discuss your beliefs about whether this law puts U.S. corporations at a disadvantage when competing for business in overseas markets. Considering recent enforcement trends up to 2026 highlights how the FCPA continues to influence global anti-corruption efforts.
What to Submit
Your presentation should be 5 to 8 slides and include voiceover narration and speaker notes for each slide. Sources should be cited according to APA style. Incorporating multimedia elements can enhance the clarity and impact of your arguments on regulatory implications.
Short Paper Rubric
| Criteria | Exceeds Expectations (100%) | Meets Expectations (85%) | Partially Meets Expectations (55%) | Does Not Meet Expectations (0%) | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overview of Topic | Exceeds expectations and supports explanation with clear and relevant examples | Provides a clear and comprehensive overview of the topic as it relates to project contracting and procurement | Provides an overview of the topic but does not clearly relate it to project contracting and procurement or description lacks sufficient detail | Does not provide an overview of the topic as it relates to project contracting and procurement | 30 |
| Application of Key Procurement Concepts and Principles | Exceeds expectations and demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of procurement concepts and principles | Applies key procurement concepts and principles using appropriate terminology throughout the discussion | Applies key procurement concepts and principles but does not use basic procurement terminology or ideas are not clear | Does not apply key procurement concepts and principles | 20 |
| Implications for Procurement Planning and Management | Exceeds expectations and supports explanation of the implications with clear and relevant real-world examples | Discusses the implications of the topic for procurement planning and management using specific details of the relevant regulations | Discusses the implications of the topic for procurement planning and management, but the discussion is too general or lacks specific details of the relevant regulations | Does not discuss the implications of the topic for procurement planning and management | 30 |
| Clear Communication | Exceeds expectations with an intentional use of language that promotes a thorough understanding | Consistently and effectively communicates in an organized way to a specific audience | Shows progress toward meeting expectations, but communication is inconsistent or ineffective in a way that negatively impacts understanding | Shows no evidence of consistent, effective, or organized communication | 20 |
| Total: | 100% | ||||
Updated evaluations in 2026 emphasize integrating current case studies to illustrate FCPA’s ongoing relevance in procurement strategies.
Sample Answer Study Notes
The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act was enacted in 1977 following revelations of widespread bribery by US companies abroad, aiming to restore public confidence in American business integrity. It prohibits payments to foreign officials to obtain or retain business, while requiring accurate record-keeping. In my view, the FCPA may initially disadvantage US firms by restricting practices common in some markets, but it ultimately fosters fair competition and ethical standards. Recent data shows that robust compliance programs under FCPA have led to better long-term market positions for compliant companies. Enforcement actions in emerging economies demonstrate how the act levels the playing field over time (Gutierrez, 2024, available at https://doi.org/10.1177/2631309X241234358). Adopting a proactive approach to anti-corruption can enhance corporate reputation globally.
- Develop a presentation of 5-8 slides with narration and notes on why the FCPA was enacted and your views on its impact on US business competitiveness abroad.
- Review module resources on FCPA and create a PowerPoint explaining its enactment and debating if it disadvantages US firms in global markets.
Learning Materials/Resources
- Gutierrez, B. N. (2024) ‘The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) as a Symbolic Policy in the Broader “Anti-Corruption Movement”: A Case Study of Latin American Prosecutions’, Journal of International Criminal Justice. doi: 10.1177/2631309X241234358.
- Islam, M. A. and van Staden, C. (2024) ‘Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and market quality in emerging economies’, Managerial and Decision Economics, 46(1), pp. 641-665. doi: 10.1002/mde.4399.
- Du Pon, A. W. (2024) ‘Foreign corrupt practices act violations and enforcement’, Journal of Financial Crime, 32(1), pp. 18-30. doi: 10.1108/JFC-12-2023-0318.
- Posthuma, R. A. (2022) ‘Analyzing Business Research on the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act: Clusters, Gaps, and Future Directions’, American Business Review. Available at: https://digitalcommons.newhaven.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1800&context=americanbusinessreview.
- McGreal, P. E. (2019) ‘Implications of extrajudicial enforcement of the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act for anti-corruption compliance and ethics programs’, Creighton Law Review. Available at: https://researchworks.creighton.edu/esploro/outputs/journalArticle/Implications-of-extrajudicial-enforcement-of-the/991005932147302656.
