You are Vice President of Manufacturing at MicroKey Company, a major producer of computer keyboards with factories in various countries that provide jobs to thousands of local residents. The firm imports many of the raw materials used to manufacture its keyboards abroad. At one of its factories in Russia, MicroKey has begun to experience problems getting parts and components processed through customs, resulting in delays that are hurting profits. Upon conferring with colleagues at the plant, you are advised the problem can be solved if MicroKey makes a payment to local officials, a common practice in the area. The bribe would expedite passage through customs. However, you strongly feel that bribery is unethical. Moreover, it is illegal in much of the world. For example, under laws of Canada, the United States, and most European countries, a manager can be prosecuted for offering bribes, even in countries where the practice is accepted. What should you do? Do you make the payment, realizing it reflects the way business is normally carried out in that part of the world?