CUL 129 CHAPTER 7 UPDATED Exam
Questions and CORRECT Answers
What refers to stated guidelines that should be followed as purchasers implement purchasing
procedures and make purchasing decisions? - Correct Answer- Code of purchasing ethics
As everyone will not view ethical issues in the same way, how can the purchaser evaluate a
course of action? - Correct Answer- Using the seven-question guideline
A purveyor agreed to a deeply discounted order if a purchaser could find a job within the
organization for the nephew of the purveyor as a supervisor. Someone else is more qualified
and deserving of the job. Which guideline of ethical behavior might the job placement be in
strongest violation of? - Correct Answer- Is it fair?
What is wrong with simply using the law to determine right and wrong? - Correct Answer-
Laws don't cover every situation
What is needed in order for a code of ethics to be effective? - Correct Answer- Ongoing
enforcement and consequences for failure to adhere
What is meant when it is said that purchasers are acting as agents of the operation? - Correct
Answer- They have the legal authority to make binding decisions
What is the ethical concern that prohibits or limits purchasers from accepting gifts from
vendors? - Correct Answer- It will influence purchasing decisions
What is the purpose of trial orders and samples? - Correct Answer- Determine what products
to purchase for new menu items
Why is it considered unethical to ask a vendor to beat another vendor's price quote? - Correct
Answer- The first vendor did not get the chance to counter offer
Questions and CORRECT Answers
What refers to stated guidelines that should be followed as purchasers implement purchasing
procedures and make purchasing decisions? - Correct Answer- Code of purchasing ethics
As everyone will not view ethical issues in the same way, how can the purchaser evaluate a
course of action? - Correct Answer- Using the seven-question guideline
A purveyor agreed to a deeply discounted order if a purchaser could find a job within the
organization for the nephew of the purveyor as a supervisor. Someone else is more qualified
and deserving of the job. Which guideline of ethical behavior might the job placement be in
strongest violation of? - Correct Answer- Is it fair?
What is wrong with simply using the law to determine right and wrong? - Correct Answer-
Laws don't cover every situation
What is needed in order for a code of ethics to be effective? - Correct Answer- Ongoing
enforcement and consequences for failure to adhere
What is meant when it is said that purchasers are acting as agents of the operation? - Correct
Answer- They have the legal authority to make binding decisions
What is the ethical concern that prohibits or limits purchasers from accepting gifts from
vendors? - Correct Answer- It will influence purchasing decisions
What is the purpose of trial orders and samples? - Correct Answer- Determine what products
to purchase for new menu items
Why is it considered unethical to ask a vendor to beat another vendor's price quote? - Correct
Answer- The first vendor did not get the chance to counter offer
