Information systems professionals and conflict of interest

Abstract

Conflicts of interest are situations in which a decision maker must balance personal interests with corporate or organizational interests. Often the conflict is unknown to others involved in or affected by a decision. Examples of conflicts of interest affecting the IT profession are examined and categorized in the areas of self‐dealing, accepting benefits, influence peddling, using your employer’s property for personal advantage, using confidential information, obtaining outside employment or moonlighting, and taking advantage in post‐employment. Further, steps are recommended by which individuals and organizations can reduce the risks attributable to conflicts of interest.

Citation

Grupe, F. (2003), "Information systems professionals and conflict of interest", Information Management & Computer Security, Vol. 11 No. 1, pp. 28-32. https://doi.org/10.1108/09685220310463704