Carl is the inventor of a kitchen gadget that is sold online. Which two of the following are ethical for Carl to post? (Check all that apply.)

Question

Multiple select question.

A negative review of a rival product he has not used

A positive review of his own product in which he describes the product's uses

A positive review of a tool he used in creating his invention

A negative review of a potato chip flavor he did not enjoy

Answer 1

The two options that are ethical for Carl to post are:

1. A positive review of his own product in which he describes the product's uses - This is ethical as long as he is honest about the product and its uses.

2. A positive review of a tool he used in creating his invention - This is ethical because he is honestly sharing his experience with a tool that he has actually used.

The other options involve unethical practices, such as posting a negative review of a rival product he has not used or posting a negative review of a potato chip flavor based on personal taste without a valid reason to discuss it in the context of his invention.