In the boxed material "Making Ethical Decisions," the textbook describes corruption practices in nations such as Mexico and the United States. These practices include payoffs to government officials in order to get an edge on competing better in one's industry. Which of the following statements best describes the ethical message of this boxed material?
A)Bribery is commonplace and necessary in socialistic nations.
B)Bribery is acceptable if everyone is doing it. As a business person, you have to find the right balance in whatever nation you want to sell your products.
C)Campaign contributions are not considered bribes, particularly if everyone in your industry is doing the same.
D)Ethics plays an important role in a capitalistic system and the freedom to compete.

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The ethical message of this boxed material is that ethics plays an important role in a capitalistic system and the freedom to compete. The material describes corruption practices as unethical and suggests that businesses should not engage in bribery, even if it is common in some nations. The material also highlights the importance of ethical decision-making and emphasizes the need to consider the long-term consequences of unethical behavior.

In the Boxed Material "Making Ethical Decisions," the Textbook Describes