Under the organization's new policy on closer personal relationships in the workplace, a supervisor who has an intimate personal relationship with a subordinate must report that relationship to the ethics adviser, his or her supervisor or the human resources department "to seek resolution of potential conflict of interests and workplace fairness concerns, " the new standards say.

CNN: Ex-IMF chief granted bail amid sexual assault allegations

Phaneesh Murthy, the Indian chief executive of outsourcing firm iGATE, has been sacked "for not disclosing a relationship with a subordinate".

BBC: Phaneesh Murthy

Triggered by complaints to the board, Best Buy is exploring whether Mr. Dunn misused company assets in the course of a relationship with a female subordinate, said people familiar with the matter.

WSJ: Best Buy Founder Richard Schulze Hovers at Best Buy

The investigation by the company's board of directors is exploring whether Mr. Dunn misused company assets in the course of an alleged relationship with a female subordinate, people familiar with the matter said.

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"The board's decision was made as a result of an investigation by outside legal counsel, engaged by the board, of the facts and circumstances surrounding a relationship Mr Murthy had with a subordinate employee and a claim of sexual harassment, " an iGate statement said.

BBC: Phaneesh Murthy