Employee Favoritism, Gift-giving and bribery

What does the Latin root 'favere' from which 'favoritism' is derived mean?

• To reward

• To lead

• To show kindness

• To control

Which of the following is an example of bribery?

• A manager giving an employee a holiday gift to show appreciation

• A company executive giving money to a government official to pass an inspection

• An employee giving homemade treats to their team

• A business giving promotional items to clients

Which of the following best describes Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)?

• Maximizing short-term profits

• Avoiding all forms of charitable work

• Ensuring ethical practices that benefit society and stakeholders

• Prioritizing personal connections in promotions

Which of the following describes a key principle of good governance?

• Prioritizing employees with personal connections for promotions.

• Ensuring equitable treatment of all employees and stakeholders.

• Encouraging secrecy in decision-making processes.

• Allowing managers to accept gifts without limits.

What is the definition of gift-giving in a business context?

• The act of offering money to influence business decisions

• The exchange of items or favors to build goodwill or maintain relationships

• Providing bribes to secure a contractor promotion

• Assigning special privileges to preferred employees

Which term refers to the unethical practice of using gifts or favors to influence a person's decision-making process?

• Gift-giving

• Incentivizing

• Bribery

• Recognition

In the context of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), what negative impact can favoritism have?

• Strengthens stakeholder relationships

• Promotes ethical behavior

• Damages stakeholder trust and fairness

• Increases company profits

You notice that your manager always assigns high-profile projects to one particular employee who is also a personal friend. Other qualified team members, including you, are often overlooked. What best describes this behavior?

• Ethical leadership

• Gift-giving

• Favoritism

• Transparency

What is the key difference between gift-giving and bribery?

• The size of the gift

• The intent behind the action

• The timing of the gift

• The recipient’s job title

What is the primary cause of employee favoritism?

• Personal connections rather than job performance

• Company-wide performance improvements

• Equal treatment of all employees

• Merit-based decisions