Cases
Case 5.1: Bribery — A Matter of National Perspective
Points to Consider
Offer your critical evaluation of the British government's decision to drop its investigation into allegations that BAE and Saudi officials engaged in bribery. On the one hand, you should try to justify Tony Blair's decision. After having done that, you need to take the other perspective by attacking the flaws of those excuses.
As an ethics officer of a multinational corporation, what are the guidelines that you offer to your employees with regard to what they can or cannot offer customers as well as what they can or cannot receive from those who want to do business with your company?