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

question 93

Multiple Choice

The practice of "gift giving" between the parties to a business negotiation is considered right and proper behavior 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 reflects that:

• A) notions of ethics are universal.
• B) Asian countries are still under the influence of totalitarianism.
• C) what is ethical depends on one's cultural perspective.
• D) Asian cultures are more economically advanced.
• E) there is a unanimous agreement about accepted ethical principles.

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