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Paying a large tip to secure a better table in a restaurant is the same as offering a bribe in business to secure a contract." Defend or oppose this statement. How is your response to this assignment consistent with the moral philosophy you described in the Unit 1 discussion board assignment? Explain. If it is not consistent with that philosophy, explain why your philosophy has changed.

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Paying a large tip to secure a better table in a restaurant is the same as offering a bribe in business to secure a contract.

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I do not agree with this statement because paying a large tip to secure a better table does not harm anyone, as in the case of a bribe to secure a contract. When a bribe is given to secure a ...

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