Question

Tony works for an organization that raises awareness about environmental

concerns in the community. He wants to make sure his local congressperson

votes for a new law that would make penalties for polluters more severe. He

knows his congressperson really likes a certain restaurant in town, so he's

thinking about getting him a gift certificate for that restaurant. What ethical

dilemma is Tony facing?

Answer 1

Answer: C. Whether to give a gift to a politician while lobbying

Step-by-step explanation:

The options are:

A. Whether to award honoraria to a business leader for reduced pollution.

B. Whether to give a gift to a business leader for reduced pollution

C. Whether to give a gift to a politician while lobbying

D. Whether to award honoraria to a politician while lobbying.

Ethical dilemma occurs when an individual has to make a difficult choice which can end up going against the moral principles.

Based on the situation in the question, the ethical dilemma faced by Tony is whether to give a gift to a politician while lobbying. Even though Tony wants to do the right thing by making sure polluters are punished, giving a gift to the politician is lobbying which is against morally accepted principles.