You are a newly hired engineer for a large consulting firm that does many projects for your state. You are representing your company at a holiday party thrown by the governor, when the governor’s aide...

You are a newly hired engineer for a large consulting firm that does many projects for your state. You are representing your company at a holiday party thrown by the governor, when the governor’s aide comes up to you and asks if you want to make the usual large contribution to the governor’s campaign fund. When you stall, the aide growls, “We’ll remember if you don’t, you know!”

a. What are the ethical problems involved in this scenario, and when do they arise?

b. What are the potential legal issues involved in this scenario, and when do they arise? Assume in your answer that under state law, bribery of a government official is illegal.