Your company is looking at the purchase of some property for a new plant. You are part of the committee making the final decision. You discover that the owner of a local auto dealership from whom you purchase family cars owns one of the properties.

The owner of the dealership tells you in confidence that he will give you a new model car to use for free for up to three years if your company purchases his property for the new plant. You should:

a. Say thank you and accept the offer

b. Remove yourself from the committee for conflict of interest

c. Report the matter to either your superior, the project sponsor, or the corporate legal group for advice

d. Accept the offer as long as the car is in your spouse’s name