Case Study: The Ethical Dilemma of Bribery in Business

You work for a multinational corporation that is attempting to secure a lucrative contract with a foreign government. However, the government officials in charge of awarding the contract have a reputation for being corrupt, and it is widely believed that bribery is necessary to secure the contract. Your boss has asked you to take the lead on securing the contract, and has made it clear that he expects you to do whatever it takes to win the business, even if that means paying bribes.

Questions:

1. What course of action would you recommend in this situation? (15 Marks)
2. How could you implement your recommended course of action while minimizing the risk of negative consequences? (15 Marks)