The Practice of "Gift Giving" Between the Parties to a Business

question 111

Multiple Choice

The practice of "gift giving" between the parties to a business negotiation is considered right and proper in many Asian cultures. However, some Westerners view the practice as a form of bribery, and therefore unethical, particularly if the gifts are substantial. This demonstrates that

• A) notions of ethics are universal.
• B) Asian countries are still influenced by totalitarianism.
• C) what is ethical depends on one's cultural perspective.
• D) Asian cultures are more economically advanced.
• E) accepted employment practices are universal.

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