Confusion in professional social responsibility
Submitted by vivek919 on Wed, 11/14/2012 - 16:22
| Question: You are working at a customer location in a foreign country where it is customary to exchange gifts during their New Year celebrations . Your company forbids you to accept any form of gifts from your customer, but you have a strong feeling that if you refuse to accept and reciprocate the gesture, it can severely affect your relationship with the customer. In this case, it is BEST to? |
| Options: |
| A. Politely refuse to accept any gifts explaining your company policy |
| B. Discuss this situation with your project sponsor or legal department |
| C. Accept the gift and keep it confidential so that there is no loss of face for your organization |
| D. Take a break from project work to go on a small vacation during local New Year time |
My answer is A but Simpli learn website says Answer is B.
Can some body through the light?
vivek
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Wed, 11/14/2012 - 18:12
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even though ur company
even though ur company policy prohibits, its customaey for client...so it will not be unethical... so better discuss then act...the result may still be that u refuse