SmallCo has obtained a contract to supply BigCo with widgets by bribing BigCo's purchasing manager. Is this contract illegal?

Select one:

a.Yes, because the contract was obtained by am illegal bribe so the courts will not enforce it

b.No, the contract itself is not illegal - but the manner in which it was obtained may have involved illegal actions by the individuals concerned (e.g. breaches of duty towards their employers)

c.None of above

d.No, the courts would view the "bribe" as an ordinary commercial payment by SmallCo to increase its bargaining power with BigCo