Question 1

You are a manager in a firm in a very competitive industry.Your major competitor has made an important scientific discovery that will give it a substantial competitive advantage for years to come.A scientist who knows the details of the discovery applies for a job at your firm.There are no legal barriers to hiring the scientist (and picking her/his brain).However, there may be ethical issues.

a.Will you hire the scientist? (10 points)

b.Describe the appropriate process to use in making this decision.(Hint:A process is a sequence of events.)(30 points)

c.Does the application of ethical principles hinder free enterprise in the US?Why or why not?(20 points)