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  • January 2004 (Revised May 2004)
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Professional Associations

By: Ashish Nanda
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Abstract

This case discusses why society grants professional associations the rights of certification and self-regulation. In exercising these rights, professional associations serve client interests but also the interest of member practitioners. The case discusses how associations that place practitioner interest over client interest risk the separation of their profession. It concludes with a discussion of the relationship between professional associations and professional service firms.

Keywords

Governance; Conflict Of Interests; Society

Citation

Nanda, Ashish. "Professional Associations." Harvard Business School Background Note 904-054, January 2004. (Revised May 2004.)
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