A Salesperson from Company a Discovers That Salespeople from Company

question 75

Multiple Choice

A salesperson from Company A discovers that salespeople from Company B have been telling customers that Company A's safety records are falsified. The most ethical action a sales manager from Company A can take to remedy the situation is:

• A)have Company A's safety records audited and publish the results of the audit on their website,and ask Company A's salespeople to direct customers to them
• B)tell Company A's salespeople to match the actions of Company B's salespeople by implying that Company B's safety records may be falsified
• C)file an anonymous complaint with the Attorney General in the state in which both companies operate
• D)pay a visit to the corporate offices of Company B and threaten Company B's sales managers with a pricing war unless Company B's sales reps stop spreading false rumors
• E)create a website detailing the safety records of all the companies in the industry so consumers can compare easily

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Definitions:

Cartilage

A flexible, rubbery connective tissue found in various parts of the body, such as the joints, ear, and nose, providing support and structure.

Macrophage

A type of white blood cell that engulfs and digests cellular debris, foreign substances, microbes, and cancer cells.

Phagocytizes

The process by which cells engulf and digest solid particles, typically used by immune system cells to eliminate pathogens and debris.

Infections

The entry and proliferation of microorganisms like bacteria, viruses, and parasites, which are usually absent from the body, frequently leading to sickness.