Multiple choice

Directions: Read the following information and answer the question that follows.

As an Executive Engineer, you are required to inspect the material that is supplied by various suppliers for conformity to governmental regulations. On one such inspection, you find that the material that has been supplied conforms to the guidelines that have just been supplanted by more stringent guidelines. Upon being asked for an explanation, the supplier says that the specifications match the requirements that were mandatory as per the terms of the supply order.

What would be the most ethical way of tackling the issue?

  1. Ask the supplier to replace material with new material, conforming to latest specifications.

  2. Mark the matter for review by your seniors.

  3. Acknowledge that the supplier is not at fault and accept the material.

  4. Ask the supplier to take back the material and float a new tender for the same.

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Ethical conduct requires fairness to the supplier. If the material met the requirements at the time of the order, the supplier cannot be held responsible for subsequent changes in regulations.

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