Belinda is a swimwear buyer for a major department store.She will allow vendors to purchase her lunch at the local coffee shop when they visit.One October,she dined with a new vendor to discuss a progressive line of men's swimwear that is popular in resorts throughout the Caribbean.Belinda's goal was to assess the assortments for her company in order to see if the product was a good fit for the company brand.During lunch,the vendor invited Belinda for an all-expense paid weekend trip to Jamaica to see the popularity of the merchandise.His goal was to enable her to make a more educated decision when buying the product.Belinda hesitated to accept because of:

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Belinda's hesitation to accept the vendor's invitation shows her awareness of the potential ethical issues that could arise from accepting gifts or trips from vendors. As a professional, she has a responsibility to remain impartial and make buying decisions based on the best interests of her company and its customers rather than her personal interests.

Belinda Is a Swimwear Buyer for a Major Department Store