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

question 58

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 how:

• A)notions of ethics are universal.
• B)Westerners are more conservative in culture.
• C)what is ethical depends upon one's cultural perspective.
• D)Asian cultures are more economically advanceD.

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