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Ethical Procurement and Supply Questions

The document contains 10 objective questions designed to assess understanding of ethical procurement and supply principles. Key topics include the importance of fair sourcing practices, transparency in supply chains, conflict of interest, due diligence, social responsibility, sustainable procurement, responsible sourcing, bribery and corruption, the role of a code of ethics, and whistleblowing. Each question presents multiple-choice answers that highlight ethical considerations in procurement.

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Ethical Procurement and Supply Questions

The document contains 10 objective questions designed to assess understanding of ethical procurement and supply principles. Key topics include the importance of fair sourcing practices, transparency in supply chains, conflict of interest, due diligence, social responsibility, sustainable procurement, responsible sourcing, bribery and corruption, the role of a code of ethics, and whistleblowing. Each question presents multiple-choice answers that highlight ethical considerations in procurement.

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Okay, here are 10 objective questions on ethical procurement and supply, designed to test

understanding of key principles:


1.​ Ethical procurement primarily aims to:
○​ a) Maximize short-term profits.
○​ b) Ensure fair, responsible, and sustainable sourcing practices.
○​ c) Minimize supplier interactions.
○​ d) Prioritize the lowest possible cost, regardless of consequences.
2.​ Which of the following is a key element of ethical supply chain management?
○​ a) Ignoring labor conditions in supplier factories.
○​ b) Ensuring transparency and traceability.
○​ c) Accepting gifts from suppliers to secure favorable deals.
○​ d) Avoiding environmental impact assessments.
3.​ A conflict of interest in procurement occurs when:
○​ a) Suppliers offer competitive pricing.
○​ b) A procurement professional's personal interests interfere with their professional
duties.
○​ c) Procurement processes are clearly documented.
○​ d) Multiple suppliers are considered.
4.​ Due diligence in ethical procurement involves:
○​ a) Accepting supplier claims without verification.
○​ b) Thoroughly investigating potential suppliers' practices.
○​ c) Prioritizing speed over accuracy.
○​ d) Avoiding supplier audits.
5.​ Which of the following is a social responsibility consideration in ethical
procurement?
○​ a) Ignoring human rights violations in the supply chain.
○​ b) Promoting fair labor practices.
○​ c) Maximizing resource consumption.
○​ d) Avoiding community engagement.
6.​ Sustainable procurement focuses on:
○​ a) Short-term cost savings.
○​ b) Environmental and social impacts of procurement decisions.
○​ c) Rapid depletion of natural resources.
○​ d) Ignoring waste management.
7.​ "Responsible sourcing" means:
○​ a) Purchasing goods from any available source.
○​ b) Obtaining materials and products in an ethical and sustainable manner.
○​ c) Prioritizing personal relationships with suppliers.
○​ d) Avoiding supplier diversity.
8.​ Bribery and corruption in procurement are:
○​ a) Acceptable business practices.
○​ b) Illegal and unethical.
○​ c) Necessary for competitive advantage.
○​ d) Unavoidable in global trade.
9.​ A code of ethics in procurement provides:
○​ a) Guidelines for unethical behavior.
○​ b) A framework for ethical decision-making.
○​ c) A way to avoid accountability.
○​ d) A means of concealing supplier information.
10.​Whistleblowing in ethical procurement refers to:
○​ a) Participating in unethical practices.
○​ b) Reporting suspected unethical conduct.
○​ c) Ignoring violations of procurement policies.
○​ d) Protecting corrupt individuals.

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