Agency
In a dual agency situation, the agent owes both parties the duty of:
AFull loyalty to each side simultaneously
BHonest dealing and fair treatment, but cannot share one party's confidential information with the other✓ Correct
CAbsolute confidentiality for all information
DFull disclosure of each party's negotiating position
Explanation
A dual agent must treat both parties fairly and honestly, but cannot share one party's confidential information (such as their maximum price or motivation) with the other party.
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