Identify a situation that could usually lead to a conflict of interest.
A) A manager has to choose between two of his best employees for the post of assistant manager.
B) A sales supervisor has to allocate targets to her team members, based on revenue generation probability per region.
C) A market analyst is asked to create a comparative growth forecast for four firms in an industry.
D) A purchase manager in the company runs an operation that produces the raw materials required by the company.

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The purchase manager running an operation that produces raw materials required by the company creates a conflict of interest because they may prioritize their own business over securing the best deal for the company. This could lead to biased decision-making that isn't in the company's best interest.

Identify a Situation That Could Usually Lead to a Conflict