In the United States, the Giving of Gifts in the Workplace

question 33

Multiple Choice

In the United States, the giving of gifts in the workplace is most likely to be interpreted as

• A) a form of bribery, an attempt to buy influence.
• B) an expression of one's gratitude toward the receiver.
• C) being customary and, hence, an acceptable behavior.
• D) a charge on the corporate account and, hence, a tax-deductible expense.

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