This case focuses on the ethical dimensions of decision an American-based company must make in order to survive in a country experiencing civil war. Major issues addressed include: 1. What is a company's obligation for the protection if its employees? 2. What type of payments is allowed under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act? 3. Should a company pay fees to terrorist organizations in order to continue to operate? Background information is given about the company (disguised) and its move to Columbia. Additional information is provided about the Colombian business and political environments as well as the obstacles facing the company
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Thunderbird case number: A02-01-0021
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