Ethics
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Give first consideration to the objectives and policies of this institution.
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Strive to obtain the maximum value of each dollar of expenditure.
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Decline personal gifts or gratuities.
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Grant all competitive suppliers equal consideration insofar as state or federal statutes and institutional policies permit.
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Conduct business with potential and current suppliers in an atmosphere of good faith, devoid of intentional misrepresentation.
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Demand honesty in sales representation, whether offered through the medium of a verbal written statement, an advertisement, or a sample of the product.
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Receive consent of the originator of proprietary ideas and designs before using them for competitive purchasing purposes.
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Make every reasonable effort to negotiate an equitable and mutually agreeable settlement of any controversy with a supplier; and/or be willing to submit any major controversies to arbitration or other third-party review, insofar as the established policies of this institution permit.
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Accord a prompt and courteous reception, insofar as conditions permit, to all who call on legitimate business missions.
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Cooperate with trade, industrial, and professional associations and with governmental and private agencies for the purposes of promoting and developing sound business methods.
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Foster fair, ethical, and legal trade practices.
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Counsel and cooperate with NAEP members, and promote a spirit of unity and a keen interest in professional growth.
-adapted from National Association of Educational Procurement, Inc.