Communication & PRQuestion 158 of 200
A security guard is offered a $100 cash 'tip' by a visitor in exchange for letting them park in a restricted lot. Under BSIS ethical standards the guard should:
a.Accept the tip and grant the favor — minor courtesies are common
b.Accept the tip but document it in the daily log for transparency
c.Decline the tip but grant the favor anyway
d.Decline the tip, deny the favor (it violates the client's policy), and document the bribery attempt in an incident report to the supervisor
Explanation
Accepting compensation in exchange for ignoring or violating client policy is a textbook ethical violation and may constitute commercial bribery (PC §641.3) when in excess of $250 or a pattern of gratuities. Even small gratuities undermine trust and create future leverage. The correct response (d) is to decline both the money and the favor, and to report the attempt — which protects the officer, the employer, and the client. Documenting acceptance (b) does not cure the violation. Doing the favor for free (c) still violates client policy.
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