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Purchasing professionals and those transacting incidental
purchases must have a highly developed sense of professional ethics to
protect Dartmouth's reputation for fair dealing. To strengthen ethical
awareness, and to provide guidelines for our staff, Procurement Services
has long promoted a code of ethics as supported by the National Association
of Educational Buyers.
Give first consideration to the objectives and policies of my institution.
Strive to obtain the maximum value for each dollar of expenditure.
Decline personal gifts or gratuities
Grant all competitive suppliers equal consideration insofar as state or federal stature and institutional policy permit.
Conduct business with potential and current suppliers in an atmosphere of good faith, devoid of intentional misrepresentation.
Demand honesty in sales representation whether offered through the medium of a verbal or written statement, an advertisement, or a sample of the product.
Receive consent of originator proprietary ideas and designs before using them for competitive purchasing purposes.
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 my institution permit.
Accord a prompt and courteous reception insofar as conditions permit to all who call on legitimate business missions.
Cooperate with trade, industrial and professional associations, and with governmental and private agencies for the purpose of promoting and developing sound business methods.
Foster fair, ethical and legal trade practices.
Counsel and cooperate with NAEB members and promote a spirit of unity and keen interest in professional growth among them.
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