Ethics Post #6

Bribery-is it needed? Ask an entrepreneur in an Italian city where the "mob" is prevalent. He might find himself paying a "protection fee" to a member in order to keep his shop open. It may not be legal, but the entrepreneur will find his shop protected. Of course, if he doesn't pay, will his store stay open? I'll let you ponder that one.

Bribery is not legal, or always ethical. But if you want to open an operation in a country that deals with bribery on a daily basis, what makes you think it can change just because you want to start an operation there? It's wrong, but if you want to do business there, you should be prepared to do business as they do-or else you won't get any. If bribery is something you really can't deal with, then don't bother keeping your operation in that country.