You are a novelist who has been published several times. None of your books have been a great commercial success, but you have established a fine reputation as a writer, and you make a decent living. Your agent works for a well-known agency which represents many writers, including screen writers. She has been an employee of the agency for 5 years and has represented you for 3 years.
About a year ago, your agent called to tell you that a film company was negotiating to purchase an option on one of your novels. Two months ago she informed you that they had exercised the option.
The other important news she had was that she had negotiated with the film company to hire you as a co-writer of the screen play for a very handsome screen writing fee. You will be teaming up with a respected, experienced and successful screen writer. This is a major breakthrough for you as it has been your dream to become a screen writer.
At last the chance for fame and fortune, are at hand.
Several weeks ago, on a pleasure trip to Amsterdam, you ventured into its famous diamond center. You purchased a very expensive diamond, which you gave as a gift to your agent to show your appreciation for her hard work and her success on your behalf. You felt that she should be rewarded for her efforts. She was very appreciative.
DO YOU SEE ANY ETHICAL ISSUES INVOLVED WITH THIS GIFT?