You work for a construction firm that is submitting a bid for the construction of a new company headquarters building for Smithco. A friend you have known since high school works in Smithco's capital budgeting area and has full knowledge of all the bids from all firms. It would be unethical for you to hire your friend to get him to bring the information to your company.

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It would go against professional ethics to use personal connections to obtain confidential information that gives one company an unfair advantage over others in the bidding process.

You Work for a Construction Firm That Is Submitting a Bid