Read the scenario below. Decide: Should you bribe the officials?

Your company $($located in the United States$)$ is trying to build a factory in Elephantville located in the fictitious country of Elephant Land. It is common practice in Elephantville for the mayor and land manager to receive $$Courtesy Gifts$$ before construction projects are approved. The city is very poor due and jobs are scarce. The factory will employ many people and bring revenue to the city. You are subject to the Foreign Corrupt Practices acts that forbid paying bribes. Should you bribe the officials? Explain based upon any three philosophical viewpoints.

If you take a Virtue Ethics viewpoint such as with regards to ethical decision making, will you bribe the official $-$ and why is that consistent with the ethical viewpoint?

If you take a Denotology viewpoint with regards to ethical decision$-$making, will you bribe the official $-$ and why is that consistent with the ethical viewpoint?

If you take a Utilitarian viewpoint with regards to ethical decision$-$making, will you bribe the official $-$ and why is that consistent with the ethical viewpoint?

If you take an Egoism viewpoint with regards to ethical decision$-$making, will you bribe the official $-$ and why is that consistent with the ethical viewpoint?