You are the project manager for a new construction project in your city. Your personal friend is bidding on the project. Your friend has asked you to give them an indication of the budget for this project so that they do not overbid and lose the deal. What is the most appropriate response?
A.
Give the information to your friend
B.
Tell your friend that after all this time, they should know you better than to think you had put your personal integrity on the line or compromise your job because of a conflict of interest. Decline to give them the information.
C.
Tell your friend you will give them the information if they will promise not to tell anyone and if they will agree to help you with some materials on your other project.
D.
Give the information to your friend and inform the project sponsor so that the information can be shared with the other bidders as well
Explanation:
This situation is clearly a conflict of interest and should be avoided. Decline to provide your friend this information.