Which of the following violates the ethical principle of avoiding conflicts of interest?
A) Taking unfair advantage of a supplier in order to maximize profits.
B) Misrepresenting a competitor's product in order to win a new client.
C) Choosing a supplier because you are a shareholder in the supplier's company and stand to gain personally from the decision.
D) Hiding financial losses from investors in order to protect the price of the company's stock.

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Choosing a supplier because of personal gains violates the ethical principle of avoiding conflicts of interest. It is important for businesses to choose suppliers based on objective criteria such as quality, price, and availability, rather than personal gain.

Which of the Following Violates the Ethical Principle of Avoiding