John Smith, a U.S. based businessman, paid the equivalent of $20 to an official of the country of Murundi to expedite the overnight delivery of critical documents. When questioned, John Smith claimed this was not a bribe. The $20 is an example of_______
a. a bribe.
b. an under-the-table payment.
c. a violation of the Foreign corrupt practices act.
d. a grease payment.
e. an inappropriate payment.