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Ken,
Good afternoon, I trust you are well.
I am wondering whether you have come across the question GET before?
I am struggling with the answer which to a point was close to my answer until the answer mentioned a conflict of interest….. I am really struggling with this and some of the other answers in the booklet, my struggle is removing my own bias & interpretation..
Simply put, Rudos Rail responsible for managing rail infrastructure (tracks, stations etc) were privatised, after which former mgt. of Rudos (GET) tendered and won their bid to operate trains and infrastructure across a geographical network.
Later in the scenario, GET plan to acquire a track maintenance co. as well as tender for another operating franchise yet the answer seems to suggest this would now be a conflict of interest, I understand the different country aspect, but the conflict of interest I don’t, particularly as GET have previously demonstrated past success of operating both.
I actually said that one of the downsides of the franchise would be a conflict of interest however this was before privatisation, not after..
Can you advise?
Thanks,
I really wouldn’t worry about that. There is only one mention in the answer about a conflict of interest. It’s trying to say that there would be buck passing between the GET (which will operate the trains) and the government (which will maintain the tracks).
So, the government might impose speed restrictions on a track for maintenance purposes without liaising with GET which might then be penalised for late running trains. At least if one company is responsible for both it can’t try to wriggle out of its obligations.
As I say, I don’t think it is a major point and you seem confident that you mentioned plenty of other considerations.
Does that address your point?
it does thanks Ken, I think I just need to be clear about any assumptions made in the exam or at least attempt to explain my reasoning without going on and on….
I hear a lot in this paper about terminology and I am just worried mis-interpretation could be the difference between pass and fail, where is in a real life situation you would first ascertain clarity before giving an opinion.
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