What guidelines must colleagues follow when providing gifts meals entertainment or other things of value to clients customers?
Colleagues should follow their company's policies and procedures when providing gifts, meals, entertainment, or other things of value to clients and customers. Generally, these policies and procedures should include the following guidelines:
1. Gifts, meals, entertainment, or other things of value should be appropriate and reasonable in value.
2. Gifts, meals, entertainment, or other things of value should not be given with the expectation of receiving something in return.
3. Gifts, meals, entertainment, or other things of value should not be given to influence a decision or to gain an unfair advantage.
4. Gifts, meals, entertainment, or other things of value should not be given to government officials or employees.
5. Gifts, meals, entertainment, or other things of value should be reported to the appropriate department or supervisor.