The CMA Stve Bezos, J&J Accounting Officer, learned on May 28, 2021, thanks to one of his contacts, that one of his recently developed medicines in his laboratories in the fight against the COVID 19 pandemic, did not pass the test made by the FDA (Food and Drugs Administration), which would cause the shares of this company to decrease significantly. He proceeded to sell his shares the afternoon of the same day. The information of the FDA's rejection was made public a week later, bringing with it the immediate effect of decreasing the value of the shares that he had already conveniently sold. This is an example where Lay violates the principle of:

a.

competence

b. objectivity - credibility

c. confidentiality

d. the code of ethics is not violated