If You Explained to a Candidate That Conflicts of Interest

question 16

Multiple Choice

If you explained to a candidate that conflicts of interest commonly occurred in the position for which they were applying, and then asked them to describe how they would handle a situation where such a conflict of interest occurred, it would be an example of a:

• A) behaviour-based question.
• B) verbal simulation question.
• C) leading question.
• D) closed question.
• E) None of these responses are correct.

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Definitions:

Incremental Cash Flows

The additional cash flow a company receives from undertaking a new project, considering only revenues and expenses directly related to the project.

Discount Rate

The interest rate used to determine the present value of future cash flows in discounted cash flow analysis.

Privately Owned

A business that is owned by private individuals or entities and not by the government or public investors.

Shares Of Stock

Units of ownership in a corporation that give shareholders a claim on part of the corporation's earnings and assets.