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Next CSE-PPT: 14 March 2027

Your cousin applies for a vacant position in your section, and you are on the selection committee. What is the best course of action?

Correct answer: B. Inhibit from evaluating your cousin's application and disclose the relationship

A relative in the selection process creates a conflict of interest. Disclosing the relationship and inhibiting yourself protects the merit and fitness principle of Article IX-B and avoids undue favours to relatives under RA 6713.

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Answer and explanation

The correct answer is B. Inhibit from evaluating your cousin's application and disclose the relationship

A relative in the selection process creates a conflict of interest. Disclosing the relationship and inhibiting yourself protects the merit and fitness principle of Article IX-B and avoids undue favours to relatives under RA 6713.

Topic: Ethics in Public Service: Situations MCQs · Subject: General Information