As western firms have become more familiar with traditions, such as the Chinese practice of guanxi, so they have increasingly tolerated gift$-$giving practices in such countries. What is the reason for this, according to Donaldson $(1996)?$

Group of answer choices

Western firms have been moving increasingly towards a position of ethical relativism.

It is a matter of respect for local traditions.

Firms recognize that the only way to ensure a reasonable level of business activity is to engage in such practices.

Firms have reached the conclusion that the moral duty to shareholders outweighs the moral objections to bribery.