Conflict Of Interest

When a personal interest interferes, or appears to interfere, with an employee’s ability to make objective decisions, a conflict of interest has occurred. This course teaches employees how to recognize, avoid, and respond to those risks.

Upon clearly explaining conflicts of interest, this course overviews the wide range of conflicts in the context of showing how they can damage trust, create legal risk, and harm business relationships. By spotlighting situations where personal interests could influence work decisions, including three scenarios – Vendor Selection, Gifts from Vendors, and Workplace Relationships – this comprehensive course assures employees will learn how to recognize conflicts of interest and how to respond to them in a fair and ethical way.

Teach this course so your team understands the various types of conflicts of interest, why they matter, and how to respond when one appears.

   This course is in the Video On Demand format, to read about Video On Demand features click here.

Organizational employees throughout the workplace

• Introduction
• What Is A Conflict Of Interest
• Types Of Conflicts Of Interest
• Why Conflicts Of Interest Matter
• Financial Interests
• Outside Employment
• Personal Relationships In The Workplace
• Gifts And Hospitality
• Use Of Company Resources
• Confidential Information
• Corporate Opportunities
• Recognizing Warning Signs
• The Importance Of Disclosure
• How To Report A Conflict
• How Organizations Manage Conflicts
• Manager Responsibilities
• Scenario: Vendor Selection
• Scenario: Gifts From Vendors
• Scenario: Workplace Relationships
• Ethical Decision Making
• Consequences Of Undisclosed Conflicts
• Supporting An Ethical Workplace
• Key Takeaways
• Conclusion

• Conflict Of Interest In Government
• Business Ethics: Company Property And Information
• Business Ethics: Bribes And Inappropriate Gifts