Individual assessment –
Business ethics and law
Case study 1
• Your company is currently discussing a contract for the construction of solar panels with the Government of Vindalubia. • Your company is requested pay a ‘motivation fee for the Minister of Energy of Vindalubia in order to facilitate the signature of the contract with the Government of Vindalubia.
• The CEO of the company asks you to look into this issue. • Do you pay the motivation fee? Why? What are the legal aspects you will take into consideration in order to justify your decision? •Prepare a document explaining your decision, your arguments and the legal reasons for your decision.