Evan does business in South America.He has mastered Spanish and many cultural norms,but he still has problems with cultural differences in ethics.Many of the regulatory officials Evan must deal with expect bribes.Evan solves this problem by bringing with him a number of moderately priced watches.When an official admires his watch,Evan offers it to him or her as a gift.Later he puts a new watch on his wrist.Evan's situation demonstrates that ________.

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Evan's situation exemplifies the cultural differences in ethical business behaviours between South America and wherever he originates. The fact that he gives gifts to officials in exchange for favourable treatment in business matters indicates that bribery is a normalized practice in that region. Therefore, option A is the best answer. Options B, C and D are not supported by the given scenario.

Evan Does Business in South America