Mind your own business (and other people’s)
13 September 2012
Purchasers can play a key role in making sure their employers and contractors are acting responsibly in their regions and further afield. And many are, as Mark Whitehead finds out
Ethics don’t come naturally in the cut-throat world of business. “Ask the average purchaser to name the top 10 reasons why they decide between one supplier and another,” one veteran told SM, “and ethical issues will probably come in about number 11.”
It’s not an optimistic view if, in line with a growing body of opinion, you regard socially conscious behaviour...