The Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 dealt with conflicts of interest in A. investment banks. B. accounting firms. C. credit-rating agencies. D. all of the above.

Explanation:

Between years 2000 to 2002, there were huge scandals in the corporate sectors of the United States and that led to the enactment of Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) in 2002. This was done so that the confidence of the investors could be restored.  

The act stipulates tougher penalties for securities fraud and prohibited accounting firms from engaging in auditing and consulting services for the same organizations and companies they are also auditing.    

quid pro quo sexual harassment typically involves an employee being pressured by a superior to provide sexual favors in order to avoid being fired or demoted, or in order to get a promotion, raise or perk.

"quid pro quo" harassment takes place when a supervisor requires sex, sexual favors, or sexual contact from an employee/job candidate as a condition of their employment. only supervisors who have the authority to make tangible employment actions (i.e. hire, fire, promote, can commit "quid pro quo" harassment.