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Course Description
A conflict of interest is when a situation appears to compromise someone’s objectivity or professional judgement. In this module, you’ll learn about the many different forms of conflicts of interest. It can be hard to eliminate conflicts of interest completely, and some are more harmful to an organization than others. Some, especially in government organizations, can even cross over into corruption. This module will help you identify conflicts of interest and understand when they’re likely to put your organization at risk. It will also go over what steps you need to take if you believe there’s a conflict of interest at play in your own or someone else’s work. It will also provide guidance for organizations that find themselves in situations where they need to investigate a conflict of interest.
Learning Objectives:
- Role conflicts of interest play in the public vs. private sector
- Red flags for conflicts of interest
- Personal and organizational effects of a conflict of interest
Skills You Will Learn
- Applied Ethics
- Conflict Management
- Controlling Interest
- Minority Interest
- Organizational Conflict
- Security Interest
What You'll Learn
- Define what constitutes a conflict of interest and recognize its many different forms
- Identify conflicts of interest and the red flags that signal them
- Assess when a conflict of interest is likely to put your organization at risk
- Report and disclose conflicts of interest you observe in your own or others' work
- Investigate conflicts of interest when an organization needs to look into a situation
- Distinguish the role conflicts of interest play in the public versus the private sector
Key Takeaways
- A conflict of interest arises when a situation appears to compromise someone's objectivity or professional judgement.
- Conflicts of interest take many different forms, and some are more harmful to an organization than others.
- Conflicts of interest can be hard to eliminate completely, and some, especially in government organizations, can cross over into corruption.
- Conflicts of interest can have both personal and organizational effects.
- Knowing the steps to take, including reporting, disclosing, and investigating, helps address a suspected conflict of interest.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this module cover?
It covers the many different forms of conflicts of interest, how to identify them, when they are likely to put your organization at risk, and the steps to take if you believe there is a conflict of interest in your own or someone else's work. It also provides guidance for organizations that need to investigate a conflict of interest.
What is a conflict of interest?
A conflict of interest is when a situation appears to compromise someone's objectivity or professional judgement.
Does this module address conflicts of interest in government organizations?
Yes. It explains that some conflicts of interest, especially in government organizations, can cross over into corruption, and it covers the role conflicts of interest play in the public versus the private sector.
What skills does this course help develop?
It supports skills including applied ethics, conflict management, controlling interest, minority interest, organizational conflict, and security interest.
What topics are taught in the lessons?
The lessons cover defining conflicts of interest, identifying conflicts of interest, the impacts of conflicts of interest, reporting and disclosing conflicts of interest, investigating conflicts of interest, and conflicts of interest in the public sector.
