Which of the following actions taken by salespeople may be considered unethical?
A) Forcing a customer to buy only from the salesperson's organization
B) Misrepresenting their products
C) Offering special inducements to the employees of a prospect
D) Linking the sale of one of the salesperson's products to the purchase of one of the buyer's
E) All of the above may be considered unethical

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All of the actions mentioned in the options could be considered unethical. Forcing customers to buy only from a specific organization and linking sales of different products are both manipulative tactics that may not be in the best interest of the customer. Misrepresenting products can lead to legal troubles for both the salesperson and the organization they work for. Offering special inducements to employees of a prospect can be seen as unethical and could result in the loss of the prospect's trust.

Which of the Following Actions Taken by Salespeople May Be