Beth Williams Is an Exercise Physiologist Who Serves as an Expert

Beth Williams is an exercise physiologist who serves as an expert consultant for Women's Walkers, Inc., a shoe company specializing in manufacturing walking shoes for women. Dr. Williams is paid an annual consulting fee along with additional fees for drafting reports and making media and public appearances for the company. Executive Woman , a national magazine, has asked Dr. Williams to serve as one of three experts on a panel that will evaluate the full market range of women's walking shoes. Dr. Williams will be paid a consulting fee by Executive Woman as well.

A) Dr. Williams has a conflict of interest and should decline the Executive Woman offer.
B) Dr. Williams can participate in the Executive Woman panel so long as her affiliation with Women's Walkers is disclosed.
C) Dr. Williams can participate in the Executive Woman panel if she waives her fee.
D) Dr. Williams is an academic with no conflict of interest and can participate in the Executive Woman panel.