Some operations combine concerns about purchasing ethics in a what?

• A. Vendor scorecard
• B. Code of marketing
• C. Statement of business conduct
• D. Employee roster

Answer: (C)

Ethics in purchasing are governed through a formal policy that sets expected behaviors across the organization. A statement of business conduct provides the overarching rules, standards, and guidance for how employees and suppliers should act, including how purchasing decisions are made, how conflicts of interest are handled, and how gifts or incentives are treated. This kind of document ensures consistency, legal compliance, and alignment with the company’s values in all purchasing activities.

A vendor scorecard measures supplier performance, not the policy itself. A code of marketing focuses on marketing practices, not purchasing ethics. An employee roster is simply a list of staff, not a policy governing ethical behavior.