Business Ethics & Social Responsibility
Is it ethical to accept extra playoff tickets a potential employer happens to have after completing a successful interview with them? (Determine if this is a Gift or a Bribe)
Sample Answer
his leans more towards a bribe than a gift for a few reasons:
- Timing: The offer is happening directly after a successful interview, creating a connection between the positive outcome and the tickets. It could be seen as an attempt to influence your decision.
- Value: Playoff tickets can be quite expensive, depending on the sport and teams involved. A high value item blurs the line between a simple gift and an incentive.
- Expectation: There’s an implied expectation that accepting the tickets might influence you towards accepting the job offer (or influence the employer’s