Lobbying Activities Look Different in the European Union from the Way

question 60

Multiple Choice

Lobbying activities look different in the European Union from the way they look in the United States.Which of the following represents the advice of lobbyists for U.S.interests in the European Union?

• A) Refrain from presenting your position to commission members individually; the presentation must be to the full commission to be considered.
• B) The most effective lobbying follows the relevant EU commission's preliminary draft opinion.
• C) Refrain from any lobbying activity until a full presentation can be made to regulators.
• D) Present your position to regulators ahead of any political debate on the issue.

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Definitions:

Confidentiality

The ethical and often legal duty to keep information given by or about an individual in the course of a professional relationship secret and private.

Integrity

The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.

Reasoned Decision-Making Model

A systematic approach to making decisions that involves evaluating evidence, considering alternatives, and making choices based on reasoning.

Bracketing Dilemmas

The process of temporarily setting aside personal beliefs or judgments in a research or therapeutic context to better understand another's perspective.