A manager assessing the work performance of her spouse would be
A) an apparent conflict of interest.
B) a potential conflict of interest.
C) an actual conflict of interest.
D) not a conflict of interest.

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An actual conflict of interest occurs when a person is in a position to derive personal benefit from actions or decisions made in their official capacity. In this case, assessing the work performance of a spouse could directly benefit the manager personally, making it an actual conflict of interest.

A Manager Assessing the Work Performance of Her Spouse Would