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 Bribery - Random Simulator: #43 Professional Responsiblity
Solution Random Simulator: #43 Professional Responsiblity

Student's Question:
"C" would appear to be a better answer. You run into the problem that if you pick the contractor whose wife is in charge of the "local group" that gave the golf balls, then an appearance of bribery is likely. This would not be good for the project. If you give the balls back then no such appearance is possible.

In addition one should give the balls back with no strings attached. After the bidding process is finished the "local group" can give the balls if they are so inclined however that should not be part of the deal when giving the balls back.

Expert's Answer:
I agree with you that we must always be sensitive to the "appearance of bribery". I really feel in this scenario that there was no intent for bribery for the following reasons: It appears this is a small community, the contractors wife is known for her community involvement, this is a project for a non profit organization so expectation is that many groups will donate time, in kind and/gifts, the cost of the golf balls is relatively inexpensive, and lastly and most important the PM is not reaping any direct benefits at all.

Hope this helps explain why we would accept this inexpensive donation in this scenario.




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Article ID: 123
Created On: 08 Feb 2008 12:57 AM

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