Legal Compliance Curricula     Legal Compliance Business Impacts

---

A conflict of interest is a problem of divided loyalties or conflicting obligations – for instance, your interests and those of your organization. Being aware of the potential for conflicts of interest in your workplace and knowing how to respond appropriately if they arise can help you avoid any negative consequences. This Compliance Impact follows an employee as she enters into a conflict of interest situation.

---

---

Objectives

Conflict of Interest – Just Helping a Friend understand the credentials of the subject matter expert recognize examples of a conflict of interest in the workplace recognize the consequences of a conflict of interest in the workplace recognize the impact a conflict of interest in the workplace may have on colleagues identify steps to take to report a conflict of interest in the workplace recognize steps to take to avoid conflicts of interest in the workplace review what you've learned