Reference no: EM132979820
An elite university in a developing country has an established practice of students paying bribes to be admitted, with additional payments required to secure a scholarship. On the other hand, an elite university in a developed country has an established practice of accepting large contributions from donors to create scholarships, fund research and construct buildings in their name, which in turn greatly increases the likelihood that the donor's children will be admitted.
Use the following questions to discussion of the case with well expanation :
-Are the elite universities in these countries engaging in corruption, and if yes, why is it corruption?
-How are the activities of the universities similar and how are they different?
-What do you think are the actual and potential costs to and benefits for these universities to engage in such admission practices?
-Does the fact that the first payment is undisclosed to the university and the second payment is disclosed make a difference? Why or why not?
-What factors might make disclosed payments appear less like corruption, e.g. the amount or the timing?
-Would it make a difference in either country if the university was private or public?