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Which of the following would be unethical? Choose two.
Suggested Answer: A
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In English law, implied terms exist, even if you can't see them in the contract documents. They commonly derive from statute. An example is the Sale of Goods Act.
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Delfina
11 months ago
I’m surprised C isn’t more obvious to everyone!
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Lai
12 months ago
I think D is fine, just getting quotes for comparison.
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Aleta
12 months ago
Wait, is A really unethical if the manager said so?
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Dominic
1 year ago
Totally agree, C is a no-go!
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Kristin
1 year ago
Option C is definitely unethical.
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Albina
1 year ago
I thought negotiating with suppliers was always part of the job, so B might not be unethical, but I could be mistaken.
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Verlene
1 year ago
I remember a practice question where we discussed the implications of option D. It feels wrong to get quotes when a decision is already made.
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Alba
1 year ago
I'm not sure about A. If the line manager approved it, can it really be unethical?
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Allene
1 year ago
I think option C is definitely unethical since requesting quotes without the intention to buy seems misleading.
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Carey
1 year ago
D seems like the clear unethical choice - requesting quotes when you've already decided where to award the contract is misleading the suppliers.
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Glory
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not sure about B. Negotiating with suppliers doesn't seem inherently unethical to me. I'll have to think about that one.
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Fabiola
1 year ago
I'm pretty confident that A is unethical since it involves a personal connection influencing a business decision, even if directed by a manager.
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Bulah
1 year ago
Okay, let's think this through. The key is to identify the unethical options, which likely involve conflicts of interest or deceptive practices.
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Louann
1 year ago
This question seems straightforward, but I want to make sure I understand the ethical considerations before selecting my answers.
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Leslie
2 years ago
Wait, is 'requesting quotations' even a real word? I thought we were supposed to be talking about ethics, not the dictionary!
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Bernardine
1 year ago
B) To negotiate with suppliers
DA
Darell
2 years ago
A) To place business with a company in which your sister works, having been instructed in writing to do so by your line manager
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Izetta
2 years ago
Requesting quotes from multiple suppliers when you've already decided where to award the contract? That's just misleading. Definitely unethical in my opinion.
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Anjelica
1 year ago
D) To request quotations from several suppliers if the buyer has already decided where the contract will be awarded
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Krissy
1 year ago
That's true, requesting quotes without any intention to purchase is definitely unethical.
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Vivienne
1 year ago
C) To request quotations if the buyer has no intention to purchase
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Lynelle
1 year ago
A) To place business with a company in which your sister works, having been instructed in writing to do so by your line manager
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Salena
2 years ago
Haha, negotiating with suppliers? That's just good business sense, not unethical at all! I'm surprised that's even an option.
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Peggy
2 years ago
Requesting quotes without any intention to purchase? That's just a waste of everyone's time. I'd say that's unethical too.
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Bethanie
1 year ago
C) To request quotations if the buyer has no intention to purchase
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Dana
2 years ago
A) To place business with a company in which your sister works, having been instructed in writing to do so by your line manager
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Juan
2 years ago
I disagree. I think B and D are unethical because they involve deception and unfair practices.
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Brock
2 years ago
Placing business with a company where your sister works, even if instructed, seems like a clear conflict of interest. That's definitely unethical in my book.
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Sherell
1 year ago
B) To negotiate with suppliers
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Pamella
1 year ago
That's definitely a conflict of interest. It's important to avoid unethical behavior.
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Helaine
2 years ago
C) To request quotations if the buyer has no intention to purchase
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Lilli
2 years ago
A) To place business with a company in which your sister works, having been instructed in writing to do so by your line manager
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Quentin
2 years ago
I agree with Elena. A because of conflict of interest and C because it wastes suppliers' time.
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Elena
2 years ago
I think A and C would be unethical.