Which of the following would be unethical? Choose two.

Which of the following would be unethical? Choose two.
A . To place business with a company in which your sister works, having been instructed in writing to do so by your line manager
B . To negotiate with suppliers
C . To request quotations if the buyer has no intention to purchase
D . To request quotations from several suppliers if the buyer has already decided where the contract will be awarded

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Answer: C, D

Explanation:

Taking up suppliers’ time if there is no intention to purchase from them is unethical.

Negotiating with suppliers is to be encouraged; following your line manager’s instructions is general-ly regarded as being a good thing, although regarding ethical issues, one is encouraged to query.