Which of the Following Is Not an Example of a Sharp

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an example of a sharp practice?

• A) An attempt is made to influence a seller by leaving copies of bids, or other confidential correspondence, where a supplier can see them.
• B) A concession may be forced by dealing only with "hungry" suppliers
• C) Obscure contract terms of benefit to the supply manager's firm are buried in the small type of contract articles
• D) A supplier lies about the production capability of his firm's facilities which leads to a long term contract that the supplier cannot fulfill
• E) A supply manager may take advantage of a supplier who is short of cash and who may seek only to cover his/her out-of-pocket costs

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