[Weeds] Cecelia Developed a Product Guaranteed to Immediately Kill Weeds

question 22

Multiple Choice

[Weeds] Cecelia developed a product guaranteed to immediately kill weeds, but will absolutely not kill any other type of grass or shrub. She has encountered several individuals and businesses in other countries who would like to enter into contracts with her and market her products internationally. She consulted with Willie, who just graduated law school and has yet to pass the bar, and asked him for advice regarding those contracts. Willie proceeded to tell her that she should simply enter into the same type of contract with international businesses and individuals from other countries as she would if those individuals and businesses were located in the United States. He tells her that if there is any problem, then they will simply have to come to the United States to settle the matter, and that any issues would be determined in Cecelia's home county, in her home state, and under her state's law. He also mentions to her that she should consider contacting local foreign officials in the areas in which she would like her product sold and suggest to them that she can contribute heavily to election campaigns if she is allowed, without any trouble, to obtain necessary business licenses and approvals to do business.
-Which of the following is true regarding Willie's advice that Cecelia should contact foreign officials regarding election campaign contributions?

• A) Willie was incorrect, and following his advice would put Cecelia in danger of violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.
• B) Willie was incorrect, and following his advice would put Cecelia in danger of violating foreign laws in the countries in which she makes such offers; but she would not be in danger of violating any U.S. laws.
• C) Willie was incorrect, and following his advice would put Cecelia in danger of violating the Uniform Anti-Bribery Statute.
• D) Willie was incorrect, and following his advice would put Cecelia in danger of violating the federal Unfair Competition Act.
• E) Willie was correct, and following his advice is a good idea for Cecelia.

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Definitions:

Ethical Dilemma

A situation where a person is forced to choose between two morally correct but contradictory actions, with no clear solution.

Act Utilitarianism

A philosophical theory that posits the morality of an action is determined by its contribution to overall happiness, with each situation judged individually.

Deontology

An ethical theory based on the belief that actions are morally required, permitted, or forbidden based on a set of rules.

Virtue Ethics

A philosophical approach that emphasizes the role of character and virtue in moral philosophy rather than either the consequences of actions or the rules governing them.