Marlene Is a Shoe Buyer for a Large Department Store

question 137

Short Answer

Marlene is a shoe buyer for a large department store. Six months ago, she accepted a free trip to Barbados from one of the companies that she buys shoes from. Now, the company is strongly hinting that it wants Marlene to increase the size of her next order, and Marlene feels some obligation to do so because of the free trip she received. Marlene is involved in
illegal behaviour.
a conflict of interest.
collusion.
insider trading.
price gouging.

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Definitions:

Marketplace

An open area or platform where goods and services are exchanged between buyers and sellers, including physical locations and online platforms.

Long Time

An extended period or duration, often used in the context of something that takes a considerable length of time to finish or endure.

Customer Needs

The requirements and desires of purchasers that motivate them to buy products or services.

Innovation Efforts

The activities oriented towards creating new products, improving existing offerings, or developing novel processes and technologies.