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  • Essay / Ethical Dilemma for Location Approvals - 535

    Ethical Issues: Raul is having difficulty obtaining location approvals in a timely manner due to unforeseen circumstances. Raul's boss, Ian, is responsible for ensuring that Raul gets contracts approved on time, no matter the cost. Ian is unhappy with the time it takes to get zoning approvals. Pedro needs a bribe of 6,000 pesos to finish the job and get the zoning permits on time. Raul is reluctant to pay the bribe and fears that people at headquarters will find out; but Ian insists it's not that bad. In an effort to respect the local culture they are dealing with, Raul pays Pedro a bribe. Permits were approved and the first store was built in Mexico. The people at headquarters have a stake in this dilemma, as they put a lot of pressure on Raul to obtain the acquired permits. Every time D&R needs to build a store, they turn to Raul to get permits approved on time. He pays the bribe to Pedro each time. When the authorities find out and plan to open an investigation, Ian asks Raul to destroy any criminal wrongdoing....