You are a project manager for a telecommunications firm. You're working on a project that entails upgrading technical hardware and equipment. The estimated cost of the hardware and equipment is $1,725,000. You are reviewing products from three different vendors. One of the vendors offers you and your family the use of the company yacht for the upcoming three-day weekend. What is the most appropriate response?
A. Thank them and accept. You don't believe there is a conflict of interest or an integrity issue at stake.
B. Thank them and decline. You know this could be considered personal gain, which could call your integrity into question.
C. Thank them and accept. Immediately report your actions to the project sponsor so that your motives are not called into question after the fact.
D. Thank them and decline. You know this could be considered an integrity issue on the part of the vendor.
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