Sales Ethics Scenarios

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What is the main reason some companies do not allow their buyers to receive promotional items?

  • To reduce costs
  • To ensure a level playing field for all vendors (correct)
  • To maintain confidentiality
  • To prevent a conflict of interest

Why are lavish entertainment and gifts becoming less important in business?

  • Because they are illegal
  • Because they are time-consuming
  • Because they add to the costs of doing business (correct)
  • Because they are expensive

What is the concern when a salesperson is asked to fulfill a special customer request?

  • The request may not be reasonable
  • The customer may not pay on time
  • The request may violate company policy (correct)
  • The request may be too expensive to fulfill

What is the potential issue with granting a special request to one customer?

<p>It may be unfair to other customers (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What determines whether a special request is legally permissible?

<p>If it is made available to all customers who ask (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the concern with granting a discount to one customer?

<p>It may be illegal due to pricing discrimination laws (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why might a salesperson hesitate to fulfill a special request?

<p>Because it may be against company policy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of companies that prohibit promotional items?

<p>To ensure a level playing field for all vendors (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the risk of lavish entertainment and gifts in business?

<p>They may add to the costs of doing business (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should a salesperson do if a special request is against company policy?

<p>Inform the customer that the request is against policy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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