An HR Manager is leading the recruitment for a new department head. Their spouse is one of the leading internal candidates for the position. According to the CPHR/HRPA Code of Ethics, what is the HR Manager's primary ethical obligation?
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A
To evaluate their spouse's candidacy with extra scrutiny to avoid any appearance of bias.
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B
To proceed with the hiring process as normal, trusting their own professional objectivity.
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C
To disclose the conflict of interest to their superior and recuse themselves from the decision-making process.
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D
To advocate for their spouse's candidacy, as they have unique insight into their qualifications.