Imagine that you worked for a large European or American company and it has been made clear to you by your boss that the company does not allow bribes. Indeed training is provided in the standards of behaviour expected of staff in such situations and any staff found to have used bribes or other forms of corruption in their work will be dismissed.

However, a large order is being negotiated and it has been made clear by the customer that your major competitor is offering significant ‘commissions’ to get the order. You need the business or you will not meet your targets for the year. How would you react and why?