Of the following practices,which of the following is most likely to be viewed by both salesperson and customer as unethical?
A) The salesperson gives the customer a cut glass paperweight with the company's name engraved on it at the end of December.
B) A salesperson gives a potential customer tickets for front-row seats at a sold-out concert of the potential customer's favorite singer.
C) The company throws an annual party for its clients at company headquarters that includes a buffet and open bar.
D) At a software convention, a software sales rep takes its top five clients out for dinner at an expensive steakhouse.
E) A railway company gives all of its vendors a 20% discount on passenger rail services.

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Giving the potential customer tickets for a sold-out concert is an example of a bribe or kickback, which is generally viewed as unethical by both the salesperson and the customer. It creates a conflict of interest and undermines the trust that should exist between the two parties. The other options, such as giving a gift at the end of the year or hosting a client party, are more commonly accepted practices in the business world and are unlikely to be viewed as unethical.

Of the Following Practices,which of the Following Is Most Likely