Title: M3. Quiz feedback
Course: Code of Ethics and conduct OAS - 3rd Edition > Section: Module 3. Application of the Code of Ethics

Answers rationale

Question 1:

Joffrey is a manager at the GS/OAS, who is responsible for a big project that promotes small business through tax benefits for entrepreneurs in Country A. Joffrey’s brother lives in the same country and learns about the program, before its official announcement, through Joffrey. After learning this information, Joffrey’s brother decides to open a firm, he had been planning a long time. The tax benefits that he gets once Joffrey’s project is announced will make his investment in the business financially worthwhile.

Is Joffrey’s conduct in accordance with the Code of Ethics?

💡Rationale: The information provided suggests that Joffrey’s conduct is a breach to the Code of Ethics in two different ways. First, he disclosed confidential information, which Ramon had access to because of his position at the GS/OAS. Second, the prohibition to benefit from confidential information relative to the GS/OAS is applicable not only to GS/OAS Staff Members and other Service Providers but also to their immediate relatives, as it is the case here.

Question 2:

Tina works at the GS/OAS on Human Rights issues. On weekends, she does volunteer work at a local non-profit organization helping undocumented immigrant workers in the country.

Is Tina’s conduct in accordance with the Code of Ethics?

💡Rationale: The information provided is not sufficient to determine if Tina’s volunteer work is a violation of the Code of Ethics. In any event, Tina would have to seek authorization before participating in an outside activity that may or may not be related to her work. Some considerations that will be made are: the overall context of the work and activities being done by Tina and the non-profit organization.