When an employee is working overseas, they encounter an ethical situation regarding whether to accept a gift from an outside client. In that country, gifts are a normal part of business interactions. However, the employee doesn't want to send a message that the gift is the reason for the business relationship. It is a small gift valued at less than $100. What should the employee do?

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It sounds like the employee's own ethical values are questioning whether or not the gift should be kept. Company policy is to not accept the gift, so the gift should be returned. However, the reasons for the return should be explained. The client might then decide to give a gift of lesser value that the client might feel is more ethical to keep.

When an Employee Is Working Overseas, They Encounter an Ethical