As a project manager, you’re sourcing a new vendor. The vendor is located in a country that has a history of corruption in your industry. You’ve had a great initial discussion with the vendor and you don’t want to discriminate against it just because of the government’s and other companies’ history of unethical practices. In 2-3 sentences, describe the steps you should take to avoid any potential ethical traps.

Which of the following should a project manager do to ensure an ethical procurement?1 pointSpeak to the press if they inquire about product sourcing methods.Make sure that various stakeholders adhere to governmental policies and adequate corporate social responsibility.Work with government officials as long as they seem trustworthy.Alter vendor contracts based upon what you believe is most ethical for the company.3.Question 3

What are some potential ethical risks project managers need to be aware of? Select all that apply.1 pointFraudulent checksBribery or corruptionInteraction with state owned entitiesSole-supplier sourcing

b) Discuss the importance of Ethics in project management and why Project managers often face ethical dilemmas

Ethical or unethical behaviours by a manager or employee of a business.

Identify which of the following is an unlikely consequence of a business being exposed for sourcing goods from unethical suppliers*1 pointA reduction in staff morale as employees lose faith in the businessAn increase in sales as the business gets more publicity in the mediaA loss of employees who do not wish to work for an unethical organisationA decline in sales as a result of ethical consumers boycotting the products of the business