You are a special assistant to the governor of a southeastern U.S. state in which unemployment (especially in rural areas) is well above that national average. After nearly three years in office and elected on a pledge to attract industry and create jobs, the governor is concerned. Because he respects your moral stance on issues, the governor has come seeking your insights. A European automobile maker has just told the governor that your state is on its short list of potential sites for a new manufacturing facility. The facility is expected to employ about 1,500 people, with plenty of spillover effects on the wider economy. The governor informs you that the European automaker expects significant incentives and concessions. The governor would like to offer some $300 million in tax breaks and subsidies in an effort to bring the new plant to the state. How do you advise the governor? Would the outlay be proper use of taxpayer money? Why or why not? Would you feel comfortable defending your advice if it were to become public?
You are a US citizen recently assigned as the manager of distribution in a european country where bribery is relativel accepted. Your job description includes responsiblity for accepting shipments as they enter the local port authority, On your first trip down to the docks to sign for a shipment, the customs agent in charge asks for a tip to clear the goods for pickup. the value of the incoming shipment is around 150000. knowing that the government has recently launched and initiative to reduce corruption how do you react? If additional information would be helpful to you, what would it be?