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Win-win negotiations can be described as expanding the:
This is the idea that negotiations can be of the sort which shares the (apple) pie, often aggressively and not 50/50 (win-lose); or it can seek to create additional value - expand the pie (win-win).
Which of the following would be unethical? Choose two.
Taking up suppliers' time if there is no intention to purchase from them is unethical.
Negotiating with suppliers is to be encouraged; following your line manager's instructions is general-ly regarded as being a good thing, although regarding ethical issues, one is encouraged to query.
When both buyer and seller share cost information with each other (in both directions), in order to collaborate in cost reduction activities.
Cost transparency - this requires a high trust level, as both parties open up and share information on the costs of their operations.
Open book costing is a one-way share - the seller allows the buyer to look at their actual costs.
A concise structured document showing all risks for a contract / unit / organisation, including details of nature of risk, risk owner, anticipated impact, possible responses, etc
Risk register.
A risk manual is more likely to explain risk(s), and say what should be done regarding risks.
'A purchasing procedure whereby potential suppliers are invited to make a firm and unequivocal offer of the price and terms on which they will supply specified goods or services which, on ac-ceptance, shall be the basis of the subsequent contract'
The 'firm and unequivocal offer' and 'the basis of a contract' indicate the reference to a formal and binding tender procedure. The answer is therefore 'invitation to tender'.
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