Kate, the owner of a small telecommunications firm gives gifts of stock in her company to telephone company mangers who purchase her equipment. Kate is giving in to the ethical temptation of

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Kate is giving stock in her own company as a reward for purchasing her equipment, which is considered a form of kickback. This is an unethical practice because it creates a conflict of interest and can lead to preferential treatment for Kate's company.

Kate, the Owner of a Small Telecommunications Firm Gives Gifts