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问题如下：

Recently elevated to the role of head portfolio manager, Rachel Johnson, CFA, finds herself in charge of overseeing three portfolio managers. Upon requesting her firm’s supervisory policies and procedures in writing, Johnson learns that such documents are not mandated by the local regulatory standards. As per the guidance in the Standards of Practice Handbook, what is the most suitable action for Johnson to take?

选项：

A.Insist her firm adhere to the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct.

B.Mandate the portfolio managers under her supervision to follow the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct.

C.Refuse the supervisory role until the firm implements adequate procedures for effective supervision.

解释：

Option C is correct. Rachel Johnson should refuse the supervisory role in writing if she is unable to meet her supervisory obligations due to the lack of or inadequacy of a compliance system. She should wait until her firm establishes proper procedures that enable her to fulfill her responsibilities effectively [Standard IV(C)].