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Case 1. State University Board of Regents: What Am I Living For?

 
 
   Mr. Francis Francisco is a successful businessman who operates a chain of
restaurant in Central Luzon. He resides in the capital city of his province and is the
current president of a local chapter of a civic organization. He has been recently
appointed member of the board of regents of a state university representing the
community as prominent citizen. The university has campuses in various towns of the
province where he lives.
   In the meetings held monthly by the board of regents , Mr. Francisco acted as the
champion of the students cause. When the university president, Dr. Joel Sam proposed
an increase in tuition, Mr. Francisco opposed it, even tried to personally convince the
other members of the board to do the same. The proposal was rejected by a majority
vote.
   Not accustomed to accepting defeat, Dr. Joel Sam devised a way to make Mr.
Francisco submit to his wishes. He befriended the wife of Mr. Francisco and insinuated
to her that she can do business with the university through catering services. Mrs.
Francisco agreed and soon she became the sole food caterer to most of the meetings
and parties held at the university. The arrangement proved to be a lucrative source of
income for Mrs. Francisco.
   Every time that she had a the opportunity, she told her husband the importance of
maintaining good relationship with Dr. Joel Sam.
   Soon, Mr. Francisco stand as opposition in the board softened. He became more
accommodating to the proposals presented by Dr. Joel Sam.
 
Question:
   Is there anything wrong with the actions of the three personalities in this case?
Elaborate your answer. 
 
 

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