The Ethical Issue in the Telecommunications Case Can Best Be

question 37

Multiple Choice

The ethical issue in the Telecommunications case can best be described as:

• A) Is a payment to a foreign government official to grease the wheels for the delivery of imported goods a violation of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
• B) Is a bribe to a foreign government official to win a competitively bid contract a violation of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act
• C) Is it a conflict of interests for employees to accept payments or other gifts when they are involved in the decision or execution of a contract for the party making the payment or gift
• D) Is it a conflict of interest for a member of management to make a decision on awarding a contract to one company when that person has a relative working for the company
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