The Mayor of a large city was given a free membership in an exclusive golf club by people who have received several city contracts. He also accepted gifts from organizations that have not done business with the City but might in the future. The gifts ranged from $200 tickets to professional sports events to designer watches and jewelry. The Mayor’s decision to accept gifts from past business partners appears to be ethical. These gifts are items that show appreciation for the business partnership between the Mayor and the organizations. However, these gifts can also be a form of bribe that the Mayor is receiving from these organizations, but since the gifts are coming after the contracts, the Mayor’s decision appears to be justified and ethical. On the other hand, the Mayor’s decision to accept gifts from organizations that he had no prior business with appears to be unethical. These gifts imply some
