The management plan is a key component of this process. It is a document that outlines and implements measures to actively reduce, mitigate or eliminate an actual, potential or perceived conflict of interest held by an employee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Note: <\/strong>Management plans strategies can vary depending on the circumstances. This guidance provides a response to some frequently asked questions. If you have questions that are not answered here, please feel free to reach out to us at coi-support@ncsu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n \n\n A management plan is needed when a covered employee has a financial interest, relationship or other circumstance that has the actual, potential or perceived ability to impair their objectivity while performing university duties or participating in research at the university. Its purpose is to formulate a strategy to mitigate or eliminate risks to the employee\u2019s objectivity. It outlines a plan of the steps that will be taken to manage an employee\u2019s situation so that their objectivity will not be compromised while performing university duties and participating in research at the university.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The information that the covered individual provides on their annual Financial Interest disclosure will help the COI Office identify whether a conflict of interest exists and, if it does, determine if a management plan is required. Therefore, it is critical that you complete your annual Financial Interest disclosure in a timely manner and ensure that the information disclosed is kept accurate and up to date. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Examples of circumstances that require disclosure and a management plan include but are not limited to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n \n\n Issues that may be addressed in a management plan include but are not limited to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n \n\n Familial relationships are not always widely known and must be disclosed in accordance with normal disclosure procedures. Research collaborations between an investigator and immediate family members with a significant financial interest may require further review and management by the conflict of interest office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Familial or Amorous Relationships in relation to supervisory relationships and\/or working together on a sponsored research project and the inherent fact or semblance of a conflict of interest created by an amorous or familial relationship should be disclosed and managed by the Office of Equal Opportunity in order to avoid a potential violation of NC State POL 04.20.06 \u2013 Interpersonal Relationships among Faculty, Staff, and Students<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For any questions regarding the existence of familial or amorous relationships<\/a> at NC State, please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity at equalopportunity@ncsu.edu<\/a> or 919-513-0574.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For faculty with interests in an external entity that sponsors research or testing with the university.<\/p>\n\n\nFAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n
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