> given that this was written by a consultant, is it possible that tests get in the way of completing a project in a timely manner, thus causing a conflict of i

> given that this was written by a consultant, is it possible that tests get in the way of completing a project in a timely manner, thus causing a conflict of interest in terms of testing? That's not really what conflict of interest means, but it's certainly possible that his being in that position gives him a different set of priorities than, say, a project manager, and he's working backwards to come up with an argument that justifies his opinion.