Part 1 – Gift or Bribe

Mike, the purchasing manager at VACO Corporation decides to purchase 500 new personal computers for his company.  Is it unethical or illegal for him to accept a percentage of the sales as a gift from the seller?

Is accepting such gifts ethical? Does it matter if the manager accepts the gifts but promises nothing in return? Why or why not?

Part 2 – Safety

Adding new safety features in automobiles can increase the cost and make automobiles out of reach for some consumers.

Taking into consideration the government’s safety mandates, should automobile manufacturers coerce consumers into paying for unwanted safety features or should consumers be allowed to choose the features they are willing to pay for? Cite sources to support your response.