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

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 contract or 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

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