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You are the planning director in a small town. Your husband runs the local country club and is applying for construction of a new swimming pool. This application will be reviewed by the planning commission for approval. Often, planners who are faced with this type of dilemma:
Suggested Answer: C
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21 comments · newest first
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Annamaria
11 months ago
Wait, is this even allowed? Seems kinda sketchy...
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Blossom
11 months ago
Definitely not filing for divorce, that's just extreme!
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Fausto
12 months ago
Hiring a consultant could really help navigate this situation.
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Zena
12 months ago
I can't believe some would just quit their jobs over this.
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Roxane
1 year ago
Sounds like a tough spot to be in!
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Zena
1 year ago
I’m really uncertain about this one. I thought filing for divorce was a joke answer, but maybe it’s not as far-fetched as it seems?
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Serina
1 year ago
I feel like quitting your job seems extreme, but I guess it could be an option if the conflict is too big.
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Karol
1 year ago
This reminds me of a practice question we did about ethical dilemmas in planning. I think hiring a consultant could help navigate the situation.
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Janine
1 year ago
I remember discussing conflicts of interest in class, but I'm not sure if the right answer is to hire a consultant or something else.
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Belen
1 year ago
I'm not sure what the right answer is here. There are a lot of factors to consider, and it really depends on the specific situation and local regulations. I'd need to do some more research before deciding.
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Latricia
1 year ago
Filing for divorce or bankruptcy? That's crazy! I'm pretty sure the ethical thing to do is to disclose the potential conflict of interest and let the planning commission decide. Hiring a consultant could work too.
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Shanda
1 year ago
Quitting their jobs seems a bit extreme. I'd try to find a way to handle this professionally and ethically, even if it's uncomfortable. Hiring a consultant is probably the safest option.
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Maryann
1 year ago
This is a tricky situation, but I think the best approach would be to hire a consultant. They could provide an objective assessment and help navigate the potential conflict of interest.
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Leontine
1 year ago
The beta distribution is designed to model random variables that are bounded between 0 and 1, which sounds like it could be a good fit for recovery rates. I'll focus on understanding the beta distribution in more detail.
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Corrie
1 year ago
Okay, let me see. I remember from the readings that accountability is a core part of organizational structure, but I can't recall the exact details. I'll have to eliminate the options I'm less sure about.
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Andree
2 years ago
I agree. C) Hire a consultant is the most practical and professional.
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Kenia
2 years ago
What about ethical aspects? Maybe hiring a consultant is best to avoid conflicts.
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Heidy
2 years ago
Quitting sounds extreme, though. I would go with C too.
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Rima
3 years ago
Yeah, a consultant can keep it unbiased. But isn't quitting also an option?
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Mary
3 years ago
I feel like C) Hire a consultant makes sense.
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Vilma
3 years ago
This question seems tricky; what's everyone thinking?