Belinda Bauer recently resigned from her position as controller for Shauman Automotive, a small, struggling foreign...

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Belinda Bauer recently resigned from her position as controller for Shauman Automotive, a small, struggling foreign car dealer in Saginaw, MI. Belinda has just started a new job as controller for Mullins Imports, a much larger dealer for the same care manufacturer. Demand for this particular make of car is exploding, and the manufacturer cannot produce enough to satisfy demand. The manufacturer's regional sales managers are each given a certain number of cars. Each sales manager then decides how to divide the cars among the independently owned dealerships in the region. Because of high demand for these cars, dealerships all want to receive as many cars as they can from the regional sales manager. Belinda's former employer, Shauman Automotive, receives only 25 cars each month. Consequently, Shauman is not very profitable. Belinda is surprised to learn that her new employer, Mullins Imports, receives more than 200 cars each month. Belinda soon gets another surprise. Every couple of months, a local jeweler bills the dealer $5,000 for "miscellaneous services". Frank Mullins, the owner of the dealership, personally approves payment of these invoices, noting that each invoice is a "selling expense". From casual conversations with a salesperson, Belinda learns that Mullins frequently gives Rolex watches to the manufacturer's regional sales manager and other sales executives. Before talking to anyone about this, Belinda decides to work through her ethical dilemma. Put yourself in Belinda's place. Requirement: Respond to the following questions in a Word document submitted on Canvas. Responses will generally be between 1-2 pages total. 1. What is the fundamental ethical issue? Include reference to the laws or ethical standards relevant to the situation. 2. Who are the affected parties? 3. What are your possible courses of action and what are the possible consequences of those actions? Belinda Bauer recently resigned from her position as controller for Shauman Automotive, a small, struggling foreign car dealer in Saginaw, MI. Belinda has just started a new job as controller for Mullins Imports, a much larger dealer for the same care manufacturer. Demand for this particular make of car is exploding, and the manufacturer cannot produce enough to satisfy demand. The manufacturer's regional sales managers are each given a certain number of cars. Each sales manager then decides how to divide the cars among the independently owned dealerships in the region. Because of high demand for these cars, dealerships all want to receive as many cars as they can from the regional sales manager. Belinda's former employer, Shauman Automotive, receives only 25 cars each month. Consequently, Shauman is not very profitable. Belinda is surprised to learn that her new employer, Mullins Imports, receives more than 200 cars each month. Belinda soon gets another surprise. Every couple of months, a local jeweler bills the dealer $5,000 for "miscellaneous services". Frank Mullins, the owner of the dealership, personally approves payment of these invoices, noting that each invoice is a "selling expense". From casual conversations with a salesperson, Belinda learns that Mullins frequently gives Rolex watches to the manufacturer's regional sales manager and other sales executives. Before talking to anyone about this, Belinda decides to work through her ethical dilemma. Put yourself in Belinda's place. Requirement: Respond to the following questions in a Word document submitted on Canvas. Responses will generally be between 1-2 pages total. 1. What is the fundamental ethical issue? Include reference to the laws or ethical standards relevant to the situation. 2. Who are the affected parties? 3. What are your possible courses of action and what are the possible consequences of those actions?

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