A not-for-profit scientific organization wishes to build a fisheries research station in a remote part of a developing nation. In order to receive a construction permit from the local government, the scientific organization also had to agree to build an elementary school. How should this situation be characterized?
A)an instance of the corrupting influence of Canadian organizations on developing countries
B)an unambiguously ethical and legal act
C)a clear example of a violation of the Corruption of Foreign Public Officials Act
D)an example of an ethical dilemma in deciding whether this action would be bribery or a benevolent act

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This situation presents an ethical dilemma as the scientific organization had to agree to build an elementary school in order to receive a construction permit. It could be seen as both bribery and a benevolent act, depending on one's perspective. Bribery would be if the construction of the school was intended to influence the local government's decision-making process rather than for the benefit of the community. On the other hand, it could be seen as a benevolent act if the construction of the school was genuinely for the betterment of the community in which the research station would be located. This situation presents a challenge in determining the motives behind the construction of the school and whether it is bribery or a benevolent act.

A Not-For-Profit Scientific Organization Wishes to Build a Fisheries Research