Which is an example of a conflict of interest?

A reporter writes about a company he or she is currently suing.

A reporter writes about a company that has just broken the law.

A reporter writes about a team that just won the championship.

A reporter writes about a politician who has just lost the election.

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Brynlee Schultz

22 November, 09:13

Which is an example of a conflict of interest?

A reporter writes about a company he or she is currently suing.

A reporter writes about a company that has just broken the law.

A reporter writes about a team that just won the championship.

A reporter writes about a politician who has just lost the election.

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Mackenzie Osborne · Answer 1

I would say the correct answer is A. a reporter writes about a company he or she is currently suing.

Because they are personally involved in the matter, it would be a conflict of interest to actually write about that particular company. This is because they may be biased and decide to write a negative review based solely on their personal opinions, when they should be objective as reporters.