Boundaries of gift giving and receiving in business revealed

At the end of the year, we often find ourselves debating whether to give any gift to our boss and co-workers, as well as people at other organizations with whom we work.

New research shows that professionals who believe that they are the least vulnerable to the biasing effects of gifts are actually most likely to accept gifts without being aware of the bias.

In certain businesses, gifts can cause conflict-of-interest concerns - with worries about how gifts will influence or cause a perception of influence.