One of the unethical ploys of a sales agent is called bait and switch.It means ___________________.
A) a consumer buys one product but is given a cheaper one
B) only a few rooms are set at a deeply discounted price. Once customers are on the line, they are convinced to make a reservation for a more expensive one.
C) a customer is initially handled by one sales agent, then shifted to another
D) one company offers a low rate, but a second company picks up the reservation

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Bait and switch is a tactic where a seller advertises a product at a low price to attract customers (the bait), but when customers show interest, the seller tries to persuade them to buy a more expensive product (the switch). This unethical ploy is commonly used in the hospitality industry, where hotels advertise a few rooms at a deeply discounted price to attract customers, but then try to sell them a more expensive room or package once they are on the line.

One of the Unethical Ploys of a Sales Agent Is