scenario 1 Bribery

Caterpillar, Inc. purchased four diesel engines from a manufacturer in Japan. The engines were needed immediately as replacements so that the crews could get back to work. The import manager knew that the engines did not comply with the environmental protection agency emissions standards, but hoped that the US customs officers would not inspect the engines. The customer service manager threatened to call customs and tell them that he paid they salary and they darn well better release the good now.

Analyze the legal and ethical ramifications of the purchasing managers offer to the customs official.

Assume that the goods were not being inspected. Would it make a difference if the purchasing manager offered to donate $500 to Ronald McDonald House Charities if the offer expedited the paperwork necessary to release the goods from custom's custody?