“In order to bid on a construction contract in Country X, it was customary to meet with Ministry officials. At the meeting, it became known that payment would be necessary in order to have the bid seriously considered. You made the payment (a small amount), submitted a bit, and won the contract. The deputy minister then called you to tell you how to arrange a 10 percent “fee” that was “due” to the Minister. It is clear that if you don’t pay the 10 percent, the Minister will stop the project.” What should you do?

 Solve the case based on virtue ethics.