DeKALB – A new salesman hopes to land a huge account for his company, but in exchange he’s asked to compromise ethical standards by offering a bribe.

That was one of the scenarios posed to students who competed Friday in Northern Illinois University’s Ethics Case Competition. NIU students, as well as students from Rockford Lutheran, Rockford Christian and Geneva high schools, participated in the second annual competition through the NIU College of Business.

Teams of two tackled two ethical questions – one for NIU students and one for high school students. Partners Abbey Vanderwoude and Nick Lo Vetere, NIU students majoring in business with an emphasis in marketing, didn’t make it to the final round, but said they enjoyed the experience.