Marlene is a shoe buyer for a large department store. Six months ago, she accepted a free trip to Barbados from one of the companies that she buys shoes from. Now, the company is strongly hinting that it wants Marlene to increase the size of her next order, and Marlene feels some obligation to do so because of the free trip she received. Marlene is involved in
A) illegal behaviour.
B) a conflict of interest.
C) collusion.
D) illegal and unethical behaviour.
E) unethical behaviour.

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Marlene is experiencing a conflict of interest because her ability to make an unbiased decision regarding her shoe orders may be compromised by the personal benefit she received from the company.

Marlene Is a Shoe Buyer for a Large Department Store