During discussions about resource allocations Sandra one of

During discussions about resource allocations, Sandra, one of your team members in the Cool Widgets scenario, suggests a resource in New York who could deliver the training to the employees in that office. Sandra has worked with the resource before and enthusiastically recommends the firm. This is a welcomed idea because the location of the Cool Widgets office is in a small town, a two-hour drive north of New York City. After the meeting, you discover by accident that the resource is Sandra’s brother, who owns and operates the training company she has recommended. After reviewing the PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, identify which potential ethical violations exist. Explain why Sandra’s recommendation could have ethical problems, then explain how you will address the resource recommendation by your team member. Your initial response should be at least 250 words

Solution

In this particular case of Cool Widgets , Sandra a team member suggest a new resource to deliver training to the employees. She hide the fact that the suggested person is her own brother. This is a clear case of \' Conflict of interest\' or Promoting favoritism .This has to be made clear before he suggest some person to the authroity. In this there is a high chance of having some pure favoritism inorder to promote his brother for this particular role, it can be conflict of interest to the company as such.