A U.S. senator has just told you that for a generous contribution to her reelection fund, she would ignore your company's apparent violation of several antipollution laws. Which of the following "ethics check questions" would you consider first?
A) Is it legal?
B) Is it fair and balanced?
C) How will it make me feel about myself?
D) Is it a generous amount?

Question

A U.S. senator has just told you that for a generous contribution to her reelection fund, she would ignore your company's apparent violation of several antipollution laws. Which of the following "ethics check questions" would you consider first?
A) Is it legal?
B) Is it fair and balanced?
C) How will it make me feel about myself?
D) Is it a generous amount?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Agreeing to this offer would be (1) illegal, (2) unfair to other involved parties, and (3) damaging to your self-esteem. However, the most basic ethics check question is "Is it legal?"

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