Ethical Decision Making
Briefly discuss the PMI Ethical Decision framework steps and explain why is it important to follow the steps when considering whether to offer bribes to two countries or not.
Step 1: Assessment
For this step, you want to include you have all the facts about the ethical dilemma. Include the thought process you have during this step as it relates to whether you should recommend offering the bribe to the two countries’ government.
Consider including the following for as you complete this first step: Does it abide by the law? Does it align with your company’s code of ethics? Does it align with your ethical values and your company’s ethical values?
Step 2: Alternatives
For this step, you want to consider choices that you may have when making the decision to recommend bribing the two governments or not. Include the thought process you have during this step as it relates to whether you should recommend offering the bribe to the two countries’ government.
Consider including the following for as you complete this step: Have you considered any possible alternative action rather than offering the bribe? Include pros and cons of those alternative actions.
Step 3: Analysis
For this step, you want identify your decision and test its validity. Include the thought process you have during this step as it relates to whether you should recommend offering the bribe to the two countries’ government.
Consider including the following for as you complete this step: Will the decision have a positive impact on the company, its employees and stakeholders? Does the decision take into consideration cultural differences? Will your decision still be a good decision in a year?
Step 4: Application
For this step, you want apply the ethical principles to your decision. Include the thought process you have during this step as it relates to whether you should recommend offering the bribe to the two countries’ government.
Consider including the following for as you complete this step: Would you choice result in the greatest good? Would your choice treat others as you would expect to be treated? Would your choice be fair and beneficial for all concerned parties?
Step 5: Action
For this step, you want make your decision. Include the thought process you have during this step as it relates to whether you should recommend offering the bribe to the two countries’ government. Consider including the following for as you complete this step: Are you willing to take responsibility for your decision? Can you make your decision public and feel good about it? Are you ready to act?
Conclusion
Summarize the main points of your paper. Include the decision you made on whether you recommend bribing the two governments, and briefly state what led you to that decision.
SCENARIO
You have been promoted to the Manager of Global Expansion. The executive team in your company has made a decision to expand into two countries, which has become your first priority. Your first obstacle came when the governments of these two countries delayed approval of the expansion plans. You held a meeting with your employees to brainstorm on how to overcome the delay. One of your employees who has done business in these countries before suggests that if you offer a bribe to the government official, any future deals will go much smoother. Without a bribe, you might lose the deal altogether. This is a normal practice in these countries and is not considered to be illegal.
After the meeting, consider whether or not your company should agree to pay a bribe and why or why not?
