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Conflicts of interest Definition

Situations where an individual’s personal interests could interfere with their professional duties or decisions.

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Courses and Mircolessons that cover Conflicts of interest

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Understanding Conflicts of Interest at Work

Teach employees how to say no to accepting gifts.
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Addressing Conflicts with Nepotism in Hiring

Special steps to take when hiring friends and family.
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Code of Conduct Training

Clearly define a set of values and business conduct standards.
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Conflicts of Interest Training

Examples of risky conflicts of interests and nepotism.
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Additional Information on Conflicts of interest

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Frequently Asked Questions

A manager awarding a contract to a company owned by a family member without a fair bidding process.
By disclosing any potential conflicts and recusing oneself from related decisions.
It can lead to biased decisions, unethical behavior, and reputational damage for the company.
Common examples include personal relationships influencing business decisions, outside employment that conflicts with company interests, and favoritism.

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