Congressman Jones' reelection is of paramount importance to Beckford and her company, a fact that has presented Beckford with an ethical dilemma. The other political party has targeted Jones' seat and, as a result, is pouring money into trying to elect his opponent. Jones badly needs more campaign contributions to buy television and radio ads, but his campaign fund is quickly running out. He has asked all of his closest supporters—including Sharon Beckford—to raise more money for him and to do it fast. The problem is that she and ABC Inc. have already given all the law allows. Jones wants Beckford to twist the arms of ABC's employees to contribute to a special fund she will collect and pass on to him as if the money came from legitimate individual donations without any coercion. Although this is commonly done, it is of questionable legality and is at the very least unethical. Beckford does not want to see ABC forced to lay off good employees—especially during a time of high unemployment—but she is reluctant to bend federal election laws. What do you think Beckford should do? How would you handle this situation?

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Beckford is facing an ethical dilemma torn between supporting Congressman Jones reelection which is crucial for her company and the potential legal an... View the full answer