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Book 4 Unit 6 Section Bribery and Business Ethics Lead-in: Our topic today is “Bribery”. Like it or not, almost every day witnesses reports about government officials accused of taking bribes. In effect, bribery has become an international disease. As the world trade grows, so does bribery. Today let’s take a closer look into the issue: Q1: In what forms does bribery come? 1) Money;2) Goods;3) Services;4) Securities or stock shares;5) Extra discounts;6) Nepotism; Q2: Whats the negative effect of commercial bribery? 1) Undermining the basic principles of market economy and market order; 2) Hindering fair competition / affecting the investment environment; 3) Damaging the legitimate rights and interests / leading to a lot of unexpected public events and other social problems; Q3: What can we do to restore ethics in business? Primary focus should be on separation of business from politics; 2) Uproot the regional protectionism; 3) Cultivate a strong sense of fairness and honesty; Interactive Analysis of Text Part I Problem (Para. 1-4) Q1: Why do students feel surprised when they find business ethics included in their business courses? A: Because they often do not realize that bribery in various forms is on the increase. (Para. 1) Q2: What will a businessman choose to do if he wants to make it easier to get an import license for his goods? Example? A: He may choose to stand by his principles, but, in practice, he usually prefers to bribe the official in charge. (Para. 3) Q3: What other questionable practices do businessmen adopt in addition to giving money? A: They tend to pay agents and purchasers an exaggerated commission, offer additional discounts, and make payments to numbered bank accounts in Switzerland. (Para. 3) Q4: Why is bribery on the increase? A: Because it seems to have become a fact of commercial life. (Para. 4) Para. 1 1. Students taking …in their schedule. 商科学生对课程里包含商业道德课有时略感吃惊。 Sb. be a little (much / very) surprised (distressed / del