An individual working in a clinical chemistry laboratory is married to a sales representative who works for a company that sells chemistry laboratory supplies.When the laboratory manager requests a list of needed supplies,cost of supplies,and vendors,this individual only recommends the spouse's company as the vendor.This is considered to be a(n):

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The individual's recommendation of only their spouse's company as a vendor represents a potential conflict of interest, as they may be prioritizing their personal relationship over the best interests of the laboratory. This could compromise the integrity of the laboratory's procurement process and potentially lead to biased decision-making.

An Individual Working in a Clinical Chemistry Laboratory Is Married