Colleges and universities are given complimentary trips, staff assistance, marketing stipends and other in-kind materials by companies that provide study-abroad programs for students in exchange for the colleges and universities marketing the programs exclusively to their student bodies. Students are not aware of the benefits the travel-abroad companies provide to their colleges and universities. Which category of ethical dilemma applies here?

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This situation involves a conflict of interest (A) because colleges may prioritize their benefits over students' best interests, hiding information (B) as students are unaware of the incentives, and taking unfair advantage (C) of students' trust.

Colleges and Universities Are Given Complimentary Trips, Staff Assistance, Marketing