Gifts and Gratuities

Gifts and gratuities:

A) given to buyers by suppliers may lead to the perception of bias or subjectivity in the supply process.
B) of even a nominal nature inevitably lead to commercial bribery.
C) no matter how small,cannot be justified in a well-run supply organization,and should never be accepted.
D) are acceptable if the buyer receives them from an international supplier rather than a domestic one.
E) can be accepted as long as the buyer's supervisor is informed of the action.