Which of the following is correct?

T, a Sales Representative of E plc, made an appointment to see you in the hope of persuading you to place a substantial order with E plc. During your discussions, T suggested that you could qualify for a cash bonus in the event of an order being placed.

Which of the following is correct?

(i) Placing an order in these circumstances will place you in breach of your employment and professional obligations.

(ii) If the goods are what your company requires and are priced competitively, you are acting correctly in placing an order and qualifying for the cash bonus.

(iii) You have been placed in a conflict of interest situation and you should not proceed to place an order.
A . (i) only
B . (i) and (iii) only
C . (ii) only
D . (iii) only

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Answer: B