When an Employee's Interests Are Likely to Interfere with the Employee's

question 50

Multiple Choice

When an employee's interests are likely to interfere with the employee's ability to exercise proper judgment on behalf of the organization, what exists?

• A) a golden opportunity
• B) a conflict of interest
• C) a balance of power
• D) a disaster

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Definitions:

Cognition

The cognitive process of gaining understanding and knowledge through thinking, experiencing, and sensory perception.

Reliability

A measure of the consistency or repeatability of results obtained from a test, experiment, or assessment tool over time.

Heuristics

Mental shortcuts or rules of thumb that simplify decision making, often helpful but sometimes leading to cognitive biases.

Problem Solving

A mental process involving the discovery, analysis, and resolution of problems to overcome obstacles.