A potential software vendor has offered an HR professional a pair of National Hockey League season tickets if the vendor's software is selected through the procurement process. What are the HR professional's obligations in this situation?
A.
Decline the offer but let the vendor remain in the procurement process
B.
Report the offer to local authorities once all competing bids are received
C.
Disclose the offer to the HR manager
D.
Ignore the offer and let the procurement process proceed
The HRPA Rules of Professional Conduct and Professional Practice Competency Domain require HR professionals to maintain integrity, objectivity, and avoidance of conflicts of interest in all professional dealings.
Accepting or failing to disclose a gift or incentive from a vendor could compromise impartiality and violate ethical standards. The proper action is to decline the offer while continuing the procurement process transparently.
Extract:
“Members shall avoid situations involving a conflict of interest and shall not accept benefits that could reasonably be seen to influence their professional judgment.”
(HRPA Rules of Professional Conduct – Section 3.6: Conflict of Interest and Professional Integrity)
Therefore, A. Decline the offer but let the vendor remain in the procurement process is the ethical and compliant course of action.
Verified Reference Summary:
HRPA Rules of Professional Conduct – Section 3.6 (Conflict of Interest)
HRPA Human Resources Competency Framework – Professional Practice
CHRP Knowledge Exam Blueprint – Ethics and Professional Conduct
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