When a purchasing agent for Intel is offered a bribe by a silicon manufacturer salesperson,
A) a promotion-related ethical issue has been created.
B) the purchasing agent is free to accept the bribe without consequences.
C) an ethical issue primarily related to the pricing of products exists.
D) there is an ethical dilemma for the purchasing agent that is product related.
E) no ethical issue exists under these circumstances.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The purchasing agent is faced with an ethical dilemma because accepting the bribe would be a violation of company policy and could lead to legal consequences.

When a Purchasing Agent for Intel Is Offered a Bribe