You are a project manager within an organization that completes technical projects for other entities.

You have plans to leave your company within the next month to launch your own consulting business-which will compete with your current employer. Your company is currently working on a large proposal for a government contract that your new company could also benefit from. What should you do?

A.

Resign from your current job and bid against your employer to get the contract.

B.

Decline to participate due to a conflict of interest.

C.

Help your employer prepare the proposal.

D.

Inform your employer that you will be leaving their company within a month and it would be inappropriate for you to work on the current proposal.