The Unwelcome gift - Receiving gifts and hospitality

Was it right of Eve to accept this invitation?

Of course! Why not?
Yes, under certain conditions.
No, this could easily be regarded as bribery.

Eve’s travel and accommodation have already been paid for by the organizer.
What should Eve do about this?

It’s too late to do anything about it now, but Eve has to make sure that she pays next time.
Eve should insist that her company reimburses the travel and accommodation costs.
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Should Eve accept the gift?

Eve should not accept gifts unless a promotional item or of minimal value.
Eve can accept gifts.
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Could Eve accept any of these gifts?

Click on the gifts you think she can accept.

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Which part of the UN Convention against Corruption talks about the solicitation and acceptance of undue advantage in the private sector?

Public procurement and management of public finances (Article 9).
Trading in influence (Article 18).
Bribery in the private sector (Article 21).
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Can Eva accept the prize?

Yes
No

Module completed - Summary

  • Employees should not accept gifts other than promotional items of nominal value, normally bearing a company logo.
  • Before you accept an invitation to an event, it is always important to ensure that participation has a clear business purpose.
  • Your company should always meet your travel and accommodation expenses.
  • Employees must be open with their superior on everything relating to the acceptance of gifts, hospitality and so forth.
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The Fight Against Corruption

An e-learning tool for the private sector on the UN Convention against Corruption and the UN Global Compact's 10th principle against corruption

UN Office on Drugs and CrimeUN Global Compact

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