Occasionally, a conflict of interest may occur accidentally or unavoidably. In such cases, the best course of action is to

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ignore the conflict of interest; it is one of the benefits of a professional job.

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disclose the conflict to your employer and anyone else directly involved.

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keep the conflict of interest secret, but try not to let it affect your decisions.

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disclose the conflict to a fellow engineer and ask for advice.

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