5. what is the point of difference between illegal gratuity and bribery scheme? a. compared to illegal gratuities, briberies occur relatively infrequently and are usually quite small. b. illegal gratuities do not necessarily involve an intent to influence a business decision but rather to reward someone for making a favorable decision. c. illegal gratuities always involves the use of actual or threatened force, fear, or economic duress. d. illegal gratuities are made before deals are approved.

Illegal gratuities do not necessarily involve an intent to influence a business decision but rather to reward someone for making a favorable decision.      

Explanation:

           Illegal gratuity is the name given to some value which a person offers and promises for the reason of influencing any action of the official in discharge of his /her public duties or legal duties.

           Whereas bribery is the acceptance or offering of anything or object of value in exchange for influencing a government/public official or employee.

             The main difference between bribery scheme and illegal gratuity is the intent that is involved in it. Illegal gratuities is given to reward for doing a favorable decisions and not for influencing a business decisions.