Which of the following ethical issues is/are pertinent in developing an approach?
A)When a client solicits proposals,not with the intent of subcontracting the research,but with the intent of gaining the expertise of research firms without pay,an ethical breach has occurred.
B)The research firm has the ethical obligation to develop an appropriate approach.
C)Proprietary models and approaches developed by a research firm are the property of that firm and should not be reused by the client in subsequent studies without the permission of the research firm.
D)All of the issues are pertinent.

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All of the issues listed are pertinent ethical considerations in developing an approach. A) highlights the issue of clients soliciting proposals without intending to pay for the expertise of the research firm, which is a breach of ethical behavior. B) emphasizes the ethical obligation of the research firm to develop an approach that is appropriate for the client's needs. C) speaks to the ownership rights of proprietary models and approaches developed by the research firm, which should not be used without permission. Therefore, all of the issues are important to consider while developing an approach.

Which of the Following Ethical Issues Is/are Pertinent in Developing