61The giving and receiving of bribes, kickbacks, and graft are the most common forms…

➤ Why are these practices described as ethical dilemmas?
They create conflicts between personal gain and professional duties. Individuals face pressure to choose profits over rules, which harms stakeholders and erodes organizational ethics. The dilemma appears when short-term benefits clash with anti-corruption laws, company values, and responsibilities to customers, shareholders, and the public.