Sometimes, in a buyer-seller relationship, unethical behavior is not initiated by the salesperson but by the buyer. Which of the following is an example of buyers engaging in unethical behavior?
A) Asking the salesperson to elaborate on the features of other similar products sold in the market, especially those of a rival company
B) Asking the salesperson to move him or her up on the order list in exchange for more business in the future
C) Asking the selling organization to focus on creating more product liability
D) Asking for more discounts on products than what has already been offered
E) Asking the salesperson about the service facilities offered by the seller before purchasing the product

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B) Asking the salesperson to move him or her up on the order list in exchange for more business in the future is unethical because it involves offering a future benefit in exchange for preferential treatment, which can undermine fairness and integrity in business transactions.

Sometimes, in a Buyer-Seller Relationship, Unethical Behavior Is Not Initiated