The Idol Spot

When we talk about conflicts of interest in journalism, it can be real, potential or perceived. Some rules are usually simple. They are framed according to the principle that audiences are supposed to know if a reporter, presenter or editor can be influenced by any commercial relationship with another individual.  If the protocols of the disclosure are not met, it leads to non-employment.  The recent sacking of Canadian journalists highlights the difficulties media employees face in navigating the tricky terrain of conflicts of interest. Earlier this month, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) dismissed the host of its premiere television political show Power & Politics, Evan Solomon, for allegedly using his journalist’s position to broker sales for an art dealer friend. Solomon’s sacking followed a Toronto Star newspaper report on the journalist’s contract with an art dealer, Bruce Bailey. Solomon has admitted he received commissions, said to total around CAD$300,0...

Conflict of Interest arises when an individual or any public or private organization is all set to pursue his/her or their secondary goals which are getting benefitted in terms of finance or any other advantageous things while turning a deaf ear to honesty and promises made with the organization which is working for only well-being and beneficent of the organization by putting all the personal interest aside. Or in other words conflict of interest is stated as the situation which exists where a professional or corporation could abuse his/her position for Private gain. On other hand, there is corruption/bribery which is done or taken by the person for one and only one moto that is filling the pockets. Corruption has many appearances but has only one source which is a conflict of interest. The simple difference between conflict of Interest and corruption is, that conflict of interest only cause is professionalism sector, but corruption is not bounded to any limits, receiving extra illega...