Code of Ethics

Chapman University requires that its employees adhere to the principles and standards of the National Association of Educational Buyers Code of Ethics which are listed below:

1. Give first consideration to the objectives and policies of the institution.
   
   
2. Strive to obtain the maximum value for each dollar of expenditure.
   
   
3. Decline personal gifts or gratuities.
   
   
4. Grant all competitive offers equal consideration insofar as the established policies of the institution permit, and regard each transaction on its own merit.
   
   
5. Conduct business with potential and current suppliers in an atmosphere of mutual confidence and integrity, void of intentional misrepresentation.
   
   
6. Demand honesty in sales representation whether offered through the medium of a verbal or written statement, an advertisement, or a sample of the product.
   
   
7. Use only by consent original ideas and designs devised by one vendor for competitive purchasing purpose.
   
   
8. Be willing to submit any major controversies to arbitration or other third party review, insofar as the established policies of the institution permit.
   
   
9. Accord a prompt and courteous reception insofar as conditions permit to all who call on legitimate business missions.
   
   
10. Cooperate with trade and industrial associations, governmental and private agencies for the purposes of promoting and developing sound business methods.
    
    
11. Foster fair, ethical and legal trade practice.
    
    
12. Counsel and cooperate with NAEB members and promote a spirit of unity among them.