Given scenario:
Person X is an up-and-coming manager in the manufacturing industry which makes radiant floor-heating systems. The firm is interested in opening its production facility in a Country U and the boss of the firm is appointed Person X as an in charge of opening a production facility in the foreign country. However, various officials of the Country U indicated a time frame to complete each activity and they are asked for a bribe to finish it faster.
If the competitor paid the bride, it would be a major competitive disadvantage for the firm. However, paying a bribe is highly unethical and illegal in Country U. Here, the advantage for Person X is he can access the fund without the knowledge of anyone in the home office.
To determine: The key ethical issues in the situation.
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