PRC-3 · Chapter 6 · Question 57 of 68
A purchasing manager chooses a supplier whose prices are 20% higher than the market average solely because the supplier is owned by the manager's brother. What is this unethical situation called?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: C) Conflict of interest
Explanation
A conflict of interest occurs when a person's personal or family interests interfere with their objective professional duty to their employer.
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