A long-term client asks a senior consultant to recommend a vendor from whom the consultant receives referral fees. What is the ethical obligation?
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A
Recommend the vendor if the product is suitable without disclosing the fee
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B
Disclose the referral arrangement to the client before making any recommendation
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C
Decline to recommend any vendor to avoid the conflict entirely
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D
Refer the client to a junior colleague to distance from the decision