You are in charge of awarding all computer hardware service contracts (valued at over $2 million per year) for your employer. In recent emails

You are in charge of awarding all computer hardware service contracts (valued at over $2 million per year) for your employer. In recent emails

You are in charge of awarding all computer hardware service contracts (valued at over $2 million per year) for your employer. In recent emails with the company’s current service contractor, you casually mentioned that you were looking to buy a new car and that you really liked the Audi automobile, but it was very expensive. You are surprised when the contractor texts you the name of the sales manager at a local Audi dealer and suggests you give him a call. The contractor says the owner of the dealership is a good friend and he will be able to give you a great deal on a new Audi. If your manager saw a copy of the texts exchanged with the contractor, could it appear that you were soliciting a bribe? Could this offer be considered a bribe? What would you do?

When formulating your answer consider the following steps of the ethical decision making process (available in tutorials notes)

1. Develop a problem statement​

  • A clear, concise description of the issue​
  • Don’t make assumptions; verify “facts”​

2. Identify alternatives​

  • Enlist help of others​ to identify several alternative solutions to the problem

3. Choose an alternative​

  • Defensible and consistent; consider impact on others​
  • Weigh various laws, guidelines and principles that may apply.
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