Claim representative Marta has a good relationship with Fatima, a defense attorney used by her employer. Marta and Fatima have met for coffee on their own time, and have common interests outside of their professional lives.

The insurance company for which Marta works has a policy prohibiting the receipt of holiday gifts from vendors. Fatima wants to send a fruit basket from her firm to Marta anyway. She sent an e-mail to Marta asking for her home address so that she can send the gift as a token of friendship and avoid any scrutiny from Marta's employer. Marta would like a free fruit basket, but is uncomfortable with the suggested arrangements. Which one of the following is a useful step she can take?

Select one:

A. Marta should identify each ethical canon that might apply to the situation, and then consider the situation within the context of each applicable canon.

B. Marta should provide her address to Fatima with the understanding that the gift is a token of friendship only and not indicative of a business relationship.

C. Marta should request that the gift be accompanied by a written statement that it is for Marta personally and not for Marta as an insurance company employee.

D. Marta should accept the gift so as not to hurt Fatima's feeling, but should then donate it to a local nonprofit food bank.