Jake, a Financial Sales Consultant, Sells a Client a Highly

question 22

Multiple Choice

Jake, a financial sales consultant, sells a client a highly risky investment just so he (Jake) can earn an extra generous commission. Jake thinks, "Why shouldn't I earn a big commission this way? Our vice president thinks it is a smart idea." Jake appears to be responding to the influence of ________.

• A)a corporate culture that does not promote ethical behavior
• B)common sense
• C)following an appropriate code of professional conduct
• D)a company ethics hotline

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