Tony is the junior buyer for a major distributor of fire alarms - Fire Alarm Services (FAS). He reports to the Supply Manager - Stark, who reports to the company CEO - Chris.

Today, Tonywas approached by Chris, who strongly encouraged him to purchase all Fire Alarm products from the supplier First Response (FR), going forward.

FR is one of several fire alarm suppliers that FAS normally deals with.

Presently, FR is hoping to be the supplier of fire alarms at the new municipal office, that FAS has the contract to complete.

Another FAS junior buyer - Franco, overhears Tony's conversation with Chrisand advises Tonythat the president of First Response belongs to the same country club as Mark. Now Tonymust decide what his next steps should be. 1. Please list these FIVE options in the order that you think Tonyshould carry them out. Explain why you believe each option has merit. 2. If you were Tony, which of the above five options would you proceed with? 3. Why?