Which of the following is NOT a form of corporate political activity described?

• A. Donations
• B. Lobbying
• C. Negotiating contracts
• D. Bridging

Answer: (C)

Corporate political activity involves actions aimed at shaping policy or political outcomes, not routine business dealings. Donations are a way to influence political actors, and lobbying is direct interaction with policymakers to sway legislation or regulation. Bridging is about building relationships between business interests and policymakers or public stakeholders to create favorable policy conditions, which is also political in nature. Negotiating contracts, however, is a commercial activity focused on securing goods or services and does not seek to influence policy, so it isn’t a form of corporate political activity.