Conflicts of Interest Are an Ethical Problem for a Business

question 5

Multiple Choice

Conflicts of interest are an ethical problem for a business because they _________ .

• A)violate an individual's right to privacy
• B)create profits that would be owed to other companies instead
• C)create incentive for company representatives to act against others' best interest
• D)prevent the company from succeeding as well as it might otherwise

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Definitions:

Workplace Information

Data and knowledge pertaining to an employment environment, including policies, procedures, and employee guidelines.

Communication Technologies

Tools and platforms used to facilitate and enhance the sharing of information among individuals or organizations, including email, social media, and video conferencing.

Work-family Conflict

A form of tension that arises when the demands of work and family roles are incompatible in some respect, causing participation in both roles to be more difficult.

Decreased Performance

A reduction in the level of effectiveness, productivity, or quality of work produced by an individual or group.