Ethics in Purchasing

Let’s say one of your company’s vendors offers concert tickets in exchange for working with your company. While this gift might seem inconsequential, it likely comes with strings attached. Purchasing professionals need a clear understanding of ethics—beyond what’s laid out in the law—to avoid sticky situations.

This video is part of our Beyond the Bottom Line: Ethics Across Business and Industry series.

For additional information about the importance of ethical procurement practices, visit our online store to access a ready-to-use lesson module, LAP-OP-246 Quid Pro No (Ethics in Purchasing), available free of charge thanks to the generosity of the Daniels Fund: https://mbashop.americommerce.com/p/1....

Thanks to the Daniels Fund, a foundation in Denver supporting principle-based ethics education, we have a variety of free ethics resources for middle school, high school, and post-secondary students. Learn more on our website: https://www.mbaresearch.org/ethics/.