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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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A bribe by definition is money or any other valuable consideration given or promised with a view to corrupting the behavior of a person (Webster Dictionary, 2005); specifically, the giving money to a person in a position such as an athlete, public official or the like. A bribe is generally given to a person after the fact. If you do this for me, I will give you money or something of value.

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Are Tips Bribery?
A bribe by definition is money or any other valuable consideration given or promised with a view to corrupting the behavior of a person (Webster Dictionary, 2005); specifically, the giving money to a person in a position such as an athlete, public official or the like. A bribe is generally given to a person after the fact. If you do this for me, I will give you money or ...

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