Is This a Conflict of Interest?

It's time to check your understanding of the work rules associated with conflicts of interest. Based on your standing as a state employee, which of these activities would be prohibited?

You selected 1. Giving your boss a gift for his/her birthday. That's incorrect.

Here's the correct answer. As a state employee, you are entrusted with the safety and welfare of the citizenry. In return for their confidence in state government, citizens expect that state employees' private interests will not conflict with public business.