A salesperson lies about the product he sells and claims it can do things it cannot do.Which ethical breach is the salesperson committing?

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Misrepresentation is the act of presenting false or misleading information about a product or service. In this scenario, the salesperson is lying about the product and making false claims about its capabilities, which is a form of misrepresentation. Bribery involves offering or accepting a bribe, puffery is exaggerated or subjective advertising, rogue purchasing is when an employee makes unauthorized purchases, and business defamation is making false and damaging statements about a competitor.

A Salesperson Lies About the Product He Sells and Claims