Conflict of Interest

Dive into the complexities of workplace ethics with this comprehensive Conflict of Interest Lab. This interactive and engaging digital resource is designed to help students identify, evaluate, and resolve ethical dilemmas involving personal and professional interests.

Overview:

The lab centers around Carlos, a new employee facing a tricky situation. His cousin Lena asks him to recommend her business for a company project. While Carlos values Lena’s skills, he worries about the perception of favoritism if their relationship becomes known. Students will step into Carlos’s shoes to weigh personal loyalty against professional integrity, exploring the ethical principles of transparency and fairness.

What’s Included:

• Interactive Scenarios: Drag-and-drop activities to sort conflicts of interest and non-conflicts.
• Writing Prompts: Thought-provoking activities like drafting disclosure emails and reflecting on ethical decisions.
• Real-world Cases: Insights into actual conflicts of interest and how they were managed.
• Auto-gradable Worksheets: Engaging exercises such as risk ranking, ethical pathways, and outcome evaluation.
• Final Assessment: Multiple-choice questions to reinforce key concepts.

Learning Objectives:

Students will:

• Understand the concept of conflicts of interest and why they matter.
• Develop strategies to disclose and manage conflicts ethically.
• Apply critical thinking to real-world and hypothetical workplace scenarios.

Perfect for fostering ethical decision-making, this lab equips students with the tools to navigate challenging situations in any professional setting.