Question: Business Ethics magazine reported the following ethical dilemma submitted by an anonymous reader: Mary had only a few days to earn $1,000 in sales that would allow her to reach the $1 million sales plateau where she would receive a $10,000 bonus allowing her to finance the dream home she had found. The sales climate was tough, but she had one remaining prospect, inner-city Lincoln School, which could make especially good use of new educational materials. Lincoln had no budget for discretionary purchases, but Mary considered "donating" $1,000 to the school in return for which they would make the purchases that would put her over the top. She knew her donation would help disadvantaged students and herself, but her conscience was troubled. What should she do.

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Mary should find out fair means of assisting Lincoln high school in raising funds. She would have tried other means like involving government grants, community funds, pursuing school fundraising activities, or involving other corporate sponsors.Through either alternative, she would of great impact on the institution.Mary shouldalternatively entice current customersto increase their orders or seek more qualified prospects to hit the target.

The suggested contribution program will be a difficult task to perform. Donations are made without attached conditions, thus not guaranteeing the school making orders from Mary. Schools have official means of purchasingwhat is most required in the institutions, like sign-off points in the purchase order process that reveals bribes and kickbacks disguised as gifts.Each rep was aware of the positions of the others. What would their responses be if they revealed Mary had met her share in this manner? What if everyonein the organizationfollowed suit? What would be the complications for the corporation, other salespeople, and other organizations seeking the same preferential treatment? What good is a customer who expects the same bid the next time around?

Apart from the potential consequences of thistreaty, Marywould urge us to do the right thing for the right reason. Mary has a moral commitment to act loyally and preserve her employer's legitimate interests. She must behave in the best interests of those who rely on her, even if those interests do not always coincide with her own.The right decision is for Mary to opt against making contributions to Lincolnhigh school. She knew that her supervisors and managerswould be against the act, for it is neither ethical nor practical(Turyakira. 2018).Marycould not get the bonus,for Mary could not hit the target. Through retaining her integrity and her hard-working reputation, she would succeed.