Listen "Ethics in Public Procurement: A Dilemma"
Episode Synopsis
This episode outlines a procurement officer's dilemma within a county police department regarding the acquisition of new squad cars. The narrative details the standardized process for purchasing, involving Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and the evaluation of both cost and qualitative factors like comfort and maintenance. The officer faces a moral and professional quandary when their Deputy Director instructs them to improperly influence a top bidder to lower their price, despite a fair selection process. The text explores the officer's internal conflict, weighing loyalty, professional responsibility, and personal ethics against the potential benefits and risks of following or defying the directive.
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