Conflicts of Interest and Commitment: Examples

A "conflict of interest" in a university setting generally refers to situations in which the external interests of a university employee have the potential to influence their decisions in their university role. The influence is generally in ways that could lead to personal gain (financial or non-financial) for the individual or immediate family members.

A "conflict of commitment" in a university setting generally refers to situations in which the external activity of a university employee has the potential to reduce the time and attention the employee can devote to their university responsibilities, and thus negatively impact their performance or assigned university duties.

Examples are provided for the following types of conflict of interest and commitment:

These examples are intended to give an idea of the range of situations that might occur. They are not inclusive of all possible situations that could be or could be perceived to be conflicts of interest and commitment.

 
 

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