Please refer to the following articles:
1. Henriques, D.B. (2010, January20).F.B.I. Charges Arms Sellers With Foreign Bribes. New York Times. New York Times.
2. Barboza, D. (2010, January 1). Telecom Company to Pay $3 Million in China Bribe Case. New York Times.
1. Do you think that a company has a greater responsibility to its employees to provide jobs and its stockholders to return their investment than it does to uphold the law? Why or why not?
2. Are U.S. companies at a disadvantage compared to other nations' businesses because of U.S. business ethics law? Why or why not?
3. Should the U.S. change its law with regard to international business customs in order to compete equitably? Why or why not?
4. If a company can make the payments without getting caught, should it do so? Why or why not?
5. If an employee of the company is caught for making illegal payments, does the employee bear any legal responsibility for carrying out the company's wishes? Why or why not?