2. Project Manager Bob\'s old college roommate owns a company, Services R Us, wh

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2. Project Manager Bob's old college roommate owns a company, Services R Us, which sells the services that Bob needs for his project. He decides to include Services R Us as a prospective seller for the project’s procurement requirements. In reality Bob is just doing this as a favor to his old roommate, and has no intention of awarding the business to Services R Us. He also has no have financial interest in Services R Us. Is Bob's decision in violation of PMI’s Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct?

A. No, because Bob has no financial interest in the old roommate's company Bob's decision is therefore not an actual conflict of interest under PMI's Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct. B. Yes, while there may not be an actual conflict of interest, PMI's Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct consider an appearance of a conflict of interest as a violation. C. No, because Bob does not intend on awarding the business to his old roommate's company. D. Yes, because despite Bob's intentions to the contrary, he probably will select Services R Us as the winning seller.

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The correct answer is Option A - No, because Bob has no financial interest in the old roommate's company Bob's decision is therefore not an actual conflict of interest under PMI's Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.

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