Whitfield Nurseries obtains many of its products from Mexico and Central America. Whitfield sends gifts to government officials in the countries it does business in so that its purchases can be shipped to the United States very quickly without the customs hassles. Whitfield explains, "Look, this is what it takes to do business in these countries." Which ethical school of thought does Whitfield follow?
A) Peter Drucker
B) Virtue ethics
C) Albert Carr
D) Both a and b

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Whitfield Nurseries is following the unethical business practices as suggested by Albert Carr, who believes that business is a game and therefore unethical behavior, such as bribery and deception, is acceptable in the pursuit of profit. Whitfield's practice of sending gifts to government officials for preferential treatment falls under this category. Peter Drucker and Virtue ethics both emphasize ethical behavior in business and would not condone Whitfield's actions.

Whitfield Nurseries Obtains Many of Its Products from Mexico and Central