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Hps2310:Ethics In Purchasing Question Paper

Hps2310:Ethics In Purchasing

Course:Bachelor Of Supplies Management

Institution: Meru University Of Science And Technology question papers

Exam Year:2011

QUESTION ONE – (30 MARKS)
(a) Developing an ethical culture in purchasing and supplies function is a fundamental initiative embraced by world class companies across the globe. In view of this observation discuss the distinct activities in line with ethical approach in a business environment. (10 marks)
(b) Some business people argue that there is a symbiotic relationship between ethics and business in which ethics naturally emerges from a profit-oriented business. Discuss. (8 marks)
(c) Explain the key procurement ethical standards in an organization. (8 marks)
(d) Distinguish the following terms that are conspicuously used in deriving ethical concepts in an organization.
i. Phenomenology and positivism (2 marks) ii. Rules and consequences (2 marks)
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QUESTION TWO – (20 MARKS)
(a) Explain measures for eradication of unethical practices in an organization. (8 marks)
(b) Discuss the role and application of ethics in purchasing and supplies management. (6 marks) (c) Analyze ethics and social responsibility in a working environment. (6 marks)
QUESTION THREE – (20 MARKS)
(a) State the key corruption practices in purchasing and supplies function. (6 marks)
(b) An increasing number of organizations in the contemporary business environment are invariably using ethical codes to explicity communicate their values and standards in the business. From the basis of this unprecedented ethical attributes discuss the ways and means of implementing ethical code for purchasing and supply function. (14 marks)
QUESTION FOUR – (20 MARKS)
(a) Public procurement oversight authority recommends provision of transparency and accountability to all public entities in the country. Conversely, many public entities don’t subscribe fully to this important government initiative. Justify this statement by analyzing the key challenges affecting these entities in provision of ethical standards. (12 marks)
(b) Discuss the main guidelines in ethical and professional conduct. (8 marks)
QUESTION FIVE – (20 MARKS)
Write short notes on the following terms that are conspicuous in ethical issues in purchasing and supplies management:
(a) Due diligence (5 marks) (b) Code of ethics (5 marks) (c) Conflict of interest (5 marks) (d) Integrity (5 marks)

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