Recently, a nationally syndicated comic strip (think computer programmer with an iconic tie) poked fun at monopolistic behavior. While a comic strip is meant to bring a chuckle to the reader, in reality, monopolistic behavior is no laughing matter.
Imagine this scenario: it is time once again for your organization to award the contract for the coming year’s supply of widgets. This scenario is designed to provide food for thought to help you weigh the ethical pros and cons of reporting suspicious vendor behavior.
State and federal antitrust enforcers investigate various kinds of anticompetitive conduct that impede free and fair competition, and disadvantage consumers.