A Few Bucks More?
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It’s known that bribery is an important part of business; in some countries more than in others.
In some countries you are not allowed to take a bribe, but for the business it’s a taxable expense. At the moment Siemens is all over the news—an estimated € 200 million ($265 million) was supposedly put into different accounts; investigators are now talking with the top managers and board members.
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It’s known that bribery is an important part of business; in some countries more than in others.
In some countries you are not allowed to take a bribe, but for the business it’s a taxable expense. At the moment Siemens is all over the news—an estimated € 200 million ($265 million) was supposedly put into different accounts; investigators are now talking with the top managers and board members.
Would you bribe to get a contract and enable your business to stay in business?
Do you consider it unethical to bribe?
Do you think Siemens management should have started their own investigation earlier then they did?
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