Theodore BoccuzziPM Consultant| Johnson Controls / Tyco Retail SolutionsPenfield, Ny, United States
What do you do when one of your business contacts/connections in your vendor organization offers you a gift that is of greater value than permitted by your organization? Saving Changes...
Simple answer is to refuse the gift.
Not always that simple.
Politely Inform them of the organisation policies on that respect. Saving Changes...
Mahabubur RahmanProject Manager Structures-Bridges| Department of Infrastructure, Government of Nothwest TerritoriesYellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada
I agree, just refuse the offer and tell them the organizational policy. Saving Changes...
You thank them for the thought but explain that your company's code of conduct prevents you from accepting the gift. Saving Changes...
Janice GrierSenior Technical Vendor Manager| ATTShelby Township, Mi, United States
Explain your organizations policy doesn't allow and politely decline. You may need to inform your immediate supervisor as well of the offer. Saving Changes...
JAMES BRAUCHProgram Manager| Applied Materials, Inc.Sherwood, Or, United States
As others have correctly surmised, the best response is to politely, but firmly, refuse such an offer, explaining that it is against your company policy. Saving Changes...
MARK A ANNUNZIATA, SrVP/EXPERT CONSULTANCY TO THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY| ROMAN STRUCTURES, INC WELLINGTON FLDammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia
Ted-
I work mostly Overseas and wish I could detail how common this practice is in my Industry, Construction.
In my opinion, the Project Manager is an example to everyone in his organization. We must hold ourselves to strict standards in order to preserve our reputation.
I never accept gifts-these are never free and inherently grant the giver an advantage, whether it is the ability to disparage your reputation or the understanding that they will have access to you. You cannot allow your integrity to be compromised by cheap gifts, or any gifts. Once you cross the line, you cannot regain your "virginity"!! Saving Changes...
This is a clear bribe, you refuse it and continue your inspections without compromise Saving Changes...
Amany NuseibehSpeaker, Global Leader | Optimal ConsultingSydney, Nsw, Australia
While depending on the circumstances and environment, this might be a common practice by vendors and/or a bribe, it's a test to one's diplomacy, ethics and professional conduct. It's always nice to thank them politely, explain the policy and the reason behind rejecting the gift. It's also good to communicate that and share the action and reaction with the team and the supervisors in order to set the tone and ensure everyone follows by example. Saving Changes...
