Module 11 Chapter 15

Purchasing Law and Ethics

MGMT-6082-(01-02)-21F Topic Specific Assignment #6 (TSA6)

Please use this prescribed form for your answer.

Devon is the junior buyer for a major distributor of electric products Bright Products (BP). He reports to the Supply Manager - Janice, who reports to the company CEO Lance.

Today, Devon was approached by Lance, who strongly encouraged him to purchase all stadium lighting products from Best Lighting Inc, going forward.

Best Lighting Inc is one of several stadium lighting suppliers BP normally deals with.

Presently, BP is working toward the installation of stadium lighting at the new municipal stadium that BP has the contract for.

Another junior buyer overhears Devons conversation with Lance and advises Devon that that the president of Best Lighting Inc belongs to the same country club as Lance.

TSA6 QUESTIONS:

1. Five possible options come to mind for Devon Please explain each option:

A)

B)

C)

D)

E)

2. If you were Devon, which of the above options would you proceed with?
3. Why?