Employees Accepting Gifts

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The paper explains that employers are willing to provide some freedom in accepting gifts of nominal value, subject to the provisions, rules, and codes of the organization?s ethical policy. The author stresses that the practice of accepting gifts is an ethical issue because it involves a moral dimension. The paper relates that the refusal of a gift may cause embarrassment or offense to the donor and may ultimately affect relationships.

Table of Contents
Introduction
Employer Perception
Customer Perception
Stakeholder Perception
Employee Perception
Public Perception
Ethical Practices in Organizations
Ethical Codes for Public Sector Employees
Yardsticks for Decision
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"Ballard Power Systems Inc. has evolved comprehensive guidelines on corporate governance, which covers code of ethics in the workplace. The conflict of interest policy does not permit employees to accept money or gifts from suppliers or customers, especially where such an act could influence or there are reasonable grounds to believe that such acts may influence Ballard's business relationships with such suppliers or customers. However, the company allows accepting gifts of nominal value of less that $50; it also permits employees to accept customary and proper social invitations, as long as there are no reciprocal obligations. Ballard urges employees to use their personal judgment and common sense when they are trying to decide whether or not to accept a gift. It also strictly prohibits employees from soliciting gifts, whether of nominal value or otherwise."

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