A ____________ is anything of value intended to benefit the giver more than the receiver, given to a person because of position and authority rather than because of individual or personal qualities.

• A. Benefit
• B. Gift
• C. Reward
• D. Gratuity

Answer: (D)

Gratuity describes something of value given to someone because of their position or authority, with the intent to benefit the giver more than the receiver. This makes it an improper incentive to influence decision-making by someone in a position of power, rather than a genuine personal gift or reward for an action.

A benefit is simply an advantage or gain, not tied to influencing a person in office. A gift is a voluntary transfer of value without a specific motive to influence authority. A reward is something given in return for a specific action or performance. Only gratuity centers on leveraging one’s office to benefit the giver.