1. Project Manager Amy Sue’s old college roommate owns a company, Services R Us,
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1. Project Manager Amy Sue’s old college roommate owns a company, Services R Us, which sells the services that Amy Sue needs for her project. Amy Sue decides to include Services R Us as a prospective seller for her project’s procurement requirements. In reality Amy Sue is just doing this as a favor to her old roommate, and has no intention of awarding the business to Services R Us, and has no financial interest in Services R Us. Is Amy’s decision in violation of PMI’s Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct?
A. No, because Amy Sue has no financial interest in the old roommate’s company Amy Sue’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 Amy Sue does not intend on awarding the business to the old roommates company.
D. Yes, because despite Amy Sue’s intentions, she probably will select Services R Us as the seller.
Explanation / Answer
A. No, because Amy Sue has no financial interest in the old roommate’s company Amy Sue’s decision is therefore not an actual conflict of interest under PMI’s Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct.
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