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An engineer is invited by a supplier to an expensive overseas trip while evaluating that supplier's bid. The engineer should:

1. Accept, since trips are part of marketing
2. Accept but not tell anyone
3. Decline the invitation to avoid a conflict of interest
4. Accept and favor the supplier

Answer

C. Decline the invitation to avoid a conflict of interest

Solution

Accepting gifts or favors from parties with business before the engineer compromises objectivity.

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