Scenario 1
What should Bryan do about the clock?
As per employer policy, supply management professionals should eliminate the influence on the process of supply. Family is apart from business. Hence, it is recommended that Bryan should deny the clock from JM who is the supplier and the struggling to succeed in business from Bryan’s company.
What does the Institution of supply management (ISM) code of ethics say about accepting supplier favors and gifts?
Gift is a source of influence that can come into the relationship between the buyer and the supplier. Receiving of gifts has the potential to influence the purchasing decision of the buyer. It may be presented to the supply professional and their family members who are involved in the purchasing
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McEnroe is an unethical salesperson?
McEnroe tried to change the mind of Bryan by presenting a gift to his wife. He approached Bryan wife indirectly without intimating him. Through the value of the gift was small; supply professionals should evaluate and manage carefully before accepting it. This is considered as unethical practice.
Scenario 2
Do you think the buyer at seal good Instrument, Troy Smyrna, is practicing unethical behavior? First what is the term for this behavior and second defend why you it is ethical or unethical?
Unethical behavior is an action that falls outside of what is considered morally right or proper for a person, a profession or an industry. Individuals can behave unethically, as can businesses, professionals and politicians. Troy did not display this behavior. He concerns were legitimate concerns for protecting his company’s assets. He was frank and to the point, which is an ethical and good business practice.
What should Lisa do in this situation? Formulate
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Is he acting unethical? Why or why not?
Ben is completely within his legal right to put the company boxes up for a bid if he doesn't agree with the future prices that are going to take place. He is responsible for protecting the company's best interest and doing so he's in titled to finding he best prices available for the company. Ben did act unethically, when using other companies he knew wouldn't work for the company but use there pricing to diving the price down. The ethical thing to do is to talk with Corrugated first, at least giving them the chance honestly make a fair price.
As the marketing manager of the southeastern Corrugated, what would you do upon receiving the request for quotation from Costal Products?
Well in business there's truly nothing you can do but submit your best pricing to receive the bid. As a company to the bid you're not privy to the other customers bid, because you're suppose submit your best offer. I would first establish if the product was the same quality, then I would submit a fair bid based on the quality of boxes Corrugated