Employees may generally not accept gifts from subordinates or employees that earn less than themselves.

Employees may generally not accept gifts from subordinates or employees that earn less than themselves.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only on ceremonial occasions
• D. Never allowed

Answer: (A)

Gifts in the workplace can influence perceptions of fairness and objectivity. When you’re in a supervisory role or earn more than the people giving the gift, accepting gifts from subordinates or lower-earning employees can create or appear to create obligations, bias, or favoritism. To preserve trust and avoid conflicts of interest, the usual practice is to decline such gifts or to follow established policies that may allow only nominal or ceremonial exchanges with proper disclosure. The statement reflects this prudent approach, making it generally true that accepting gifts from subordinates or employees who earn less is not appropriate.

Gifts in the workplace can influence perceptions of fairness and objectivity. When you’re in a supervisory role or earn more than the people giving the gift, accepting gifts from subordinates or lower-earning employees can create or appear to create obligations, bias, or favoritism. To preserve trust and avoid conflicts of interest, the usual practice is to decline such gifts or to follow established policies that may allow only nominal or ceremonial exchanges with proper disclosure. The statement reflects this prudent approach, making it generally true that accepting gifts from subordinates or employees who earn less is not appropriate.