34.12 - Ethical Procurement and Vendor Responsibility
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Practice Questions
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What is ethical procurement?
💡 Hint: Think about the factors beyond just cost.
Name one factor organizations should evaluate when choosing a vendor.
💡 Hint: Consider workers and materials.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary focus of ethical procurement?
💡 Hint: Reflect on what makes procurement ethical.
True or False: Vendor accountability ends when a system is deployed.
💡 Hint: Think about long-term relationships.
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Challenge Problems
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A construction firm has a choice between two vendors: Vendor A offers a cheaper price but has faced multiple labor violations, while Vendor B has a higher price with a clean ethical record. Analyze which option is more beneficial in the long run.
💡 Hint: Consider the implications of public perception.
You are a procurement officer for a tech company and discover that your current vendor is not complying with data privacy regulations. Formulate a response plan to address this issue ethically.
💡 Hint: What actions promote accountability and ethical standards?
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