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Give
first consideration to the objectives and policies of my
institution.
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Strive
to obtain the maximum value for each dollar of expenditure.
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Decline personal gifts or gratuities.
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Grant
all competitive offerors equal consideration insofar as state or
federal statute and institutional policy permit.
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Conduct business with potential and current suppliers in an
atmosphere of good faith, devoid of intentional misrepresentation.
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Demand
honesty in sales representation whether offered through the medium
of a verbal or written statement, an advertisement, or a sample of
the product.
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Receive consent of originator of proprietary ideas and designs
before using them for competitve purchasing purposes.
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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.
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Accord
a prompt and courteous reception insofar as conditions permit to all
who call on legitimate business missions.
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Cooperate with trade, industrial and professional associations, and
with governmental and
private agencies for the purposes of promoting and developing sound
business methods.
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Foster
fair, ethical, and legal trade practices.
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Counsel and cooperate with NAEP members and promote a spirit of
unity and a keen interest in professional growth among them.
