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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 the
established policies of my institution permit, and regard each
transaction on its own merits.
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Conduct business with potential and current suppliers in an
atmosphere of mutual confidence and integrity, void 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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Use
only by consent original ideas and designs devised by one vendor for
competitive purchasing purposes.
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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 and industrial associations, governmental, and
private agencies engaged in the promotion and development of sound
business methods.
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Foster
fair, ethical, and legal trade practices.
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Counsel and cooperate with NAEB members and promote a spirit of
unity among them.
