A purchasing agent directing her company's orders to a firm which she received a valuable gift,is an example of:

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This scenario represents a conflict of interest, where the agent's personal interests in receiving the valuable gift from the firm are in conflict with the company's interests of selecting the best supplier based on objective criteria such as quality, pricing, and delivery. This type of behavior violates ethical standards and undermines the trust and integrity of the purchasing process. Ethical relativism, moral development, and egotism are not directly applicable in this context.

A Purchasing Agent Directing Her Company's Orders to a Firm