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When Unclear Sales Roles Raise Ethical Risk

Issue 08/2026 · August 2026 · 10-minute read

Professor Nick Lee · Warwick Business School

Based on research with Anssi Tarkiainen, John W. Cadogan, Sanna Sundqvist and John M. Rudd.

New research shows how unclear responsibilities and decision boundaries can increase ethical risk in sales. The article examines how coaching, management involvement and the balance between behaviour and outcome controls can influence that risk.

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