Are the following conflicts of interest or not. Briefly explain why or why not.

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Are the following conflicts of interest or not. Briefly explain why or why not. A) serving on a codes-and-standards committee for your own industry sector B) Voting in a public election on a environmental issue that directly affects your business C) Developing a site plan a for a highway construction project in your own home community. D) Accepting a coffee mug with one of your suppliers' business logo You are registered engineer working for a large design and construction firm. You would like a to be more independent, so you decide to practice your entrepreneurial spirit by taking on very small design contracts on your own, working evenings and weekends to meet the contracts. You do not inform your supervisor of your activity, but your firm would not consider bidding on these small contracts as they would be more bother than they are worth. Is this ethical? Explain.

Explanation / Answer

1A) The Codes & Standards Committee is responsible for advising the Board on maintaining an effective framework, but it may or may not be a conflict of interest as you are just putting up your opinion.

1B) It is a conflict of interest if you go againts your company but you are doing the right thing as protecting environment is also a priority

1C) Not a conflict of interest

1D) Not a conflict of interest, its just a gift.

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