A textbook publishing company advertises to college faculty, offering to pay several thousand dollars (much more than they typically pay for book reviews) if the professor will review the company's textbook. Before completing the contract agreement, the publisher asks if the professor will adopt the text for their classes while reviewing it for the publisher. When the professor decides to reject the arrangement, she is primarily influenced by:

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The professor's rejection of the arrangement is likely due to her personal code of ethics. Accepting payment for a book review and agreeing to adopt the text for her classes could be seen as a conflict of interest and undermine her credibility as an unbiased reviewer. This decision aligns with the ethical principle of professionalism and integrity in academia.

A Textbook Publishing Company Advertises to College Faculty, Offering to Pay