PGMP · Question #397
You are the Project Manager on a project where $4M US will be spent on procuring telecom equipment. As negotiations begin between your company and the vendor, you are approached by the vendor's sales
The correct answer is D. Decline the trip because it is not in the best interest of the company. This scenario describes a bribe - the vendor is offering a personal benefit (trip to Las Vegas) in exchange for favorable contract terms (accelerated payments). The PMI Code of Ethics strictly prohibits accepting gifts, favors, or any personal benefit that could influence profess
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You are the Project Manager on a project where $4M US will be spent on procuring telecom equipment. As negotiations begin between your company and the vendor, you are approached by the vendor's sales representative who offers you a trip to Las Vegas if you can "help" the process along by ensuring that the contract has accelerated payment terms compared to typical contracts. What is your professional and social responsibility?
Options
- ADecline the trip until after the contract has been signed
- BThe work you have put in on the project has been demanding and you deserve the trip
- CDecline the trip and have it offered to your manager
- DDecline the trip because it is not in the best interest of the company
How the community answered
(27 responses)- A7% (2)
- B4% (1)
- C15% (4)
- D74% (20)
Explanation
This scenario describes a bribe - the vendor is offering a personal benefit (trip to Las Vegas) in exchange for favorable contract terms (accelerated payments). The PMI Code of Ethics strictly prohibits accepting gifts, favors, or any personal benefit that could influence professional judgment or create a conflict of interest. Declining the trip outright because it is not in the best interest of the company (D) is the correct answer. Delaying acceptance until after contract signing (A) is still unethical. Accepting it as a reward for hard work (B) is rationalization of a bribe. Redirecting the trip to your manager (C) still involves accepting the improper offer on behalf of the organization. The only ethical response is a firm refusal.
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