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Writing an essay on Buyer's Ethics, need help
31 Mar 09 | Kinzkey

Posted on 03/31/2009 1:10:43 PM PDT by Kinzkey

I've have been assigned by my college English teacher to write a 4 page essay on the Ethics of Buying, following MLA standards. I know this is something really dumb and already rigged, but I would like to know how to approach writing such a thing, keep it conservative, and still not royally tick off my liberal English teacher. Any sources that could be recommended would be appreciated as well.


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To: rabscuttle385

See? All of this is sounding more like an economics paper or debate viewpoint. Outside of the scope of a mere English class.


21 posted on 03/31/2009 1:43:20 PM PDT by a fool in paradise (Pres Obama just spent $150million of the $160million in returned AIG bonuses on a trip to England.)
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To: Kinzkey

If we’d export liberalism, we would be working on equal footing with the rest of the world.

Set their nations’ wages at a minimum of $7/hour.


22 posted on 03/31/2009 1:44:12 PM PDT by a fool in paradise (Pres Obama just spent $150million of the $160million in returned AIG bonuses on a trip to England.)
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To: Kinzkey
"I think that sweatshop labor, while it has some drawbacks, can be used to change a poorer nation into a wealthy one."

I would be careful with that second part there. You may want to suggest that it provides opportunities for individuals in developing nations to create wealth for their households and improve their material standard of living. Also, be careful with the phrase "sweatshop labor." It's rather charged, has a negative connotation, and is tough to defend. You could, however, argue that an employer ought not to adopt a one-size-fits-all policy with regards to treatment of employees in different jurisdictions but ought to pay the prevailing market wage in any given country.

23 posted on 03/31/2009 1:46:30 PM PDT by rabscuttle385 ("If this be treason, then make the most of it!" —Patrick Henry)
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To: a fool in paradise
All of this is sounding more like an economics paper or debate viewpoint.

Well, that's what it appears to be.

I'll admit, the subject material may be a poor choice, though I don't know what grade level the OP is in. Either way, the student is required to formulate and defend an argument, and that's definitely within the realm of an English class.

24 posted on 03/31/2009 1:49:16 PM PDT by rabscuttle385 ("If this be treason, then make the most of it!" —Patrick Henry)
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To: Kinzkey

Assume you are a purchasing agent for a business.

You have ethical duties to your company.

Your duty to the company is to first decide what you are buyingand then write detailed specifications for what the company needs. It is ethical to determine exactly what you are buying. Purchasing ethics include knowing exactly what you want.

There are other considerations. It is your duty to the company to insure the goods are delivered at a specified time. If the vendor is not able to deliver, it is ethical to have a penalty in your purchase document (a purchase order) for late delivery.

The manner of shipment should be considered.... UPS, Common Carrier, Ocean Freigh ,Air freight. If freight costs are an issue, it is ethical to tie them down as part of the cost.

As a purchaser, you have an ethical duty to pay for the goods. Don’t order and then refuse delivery because you are broke. Don’r receive the goods and not pay for them.

Companies have an ethical duty to stockholders to make a profit. It is ethical to ask the vendor for a discount.

Buy low, sell high.


25 posted on 03/31/2009 1:49:41 PM PDT by bert (K.E. N.P. +12 . John Galt hell !...... where is Francisco dÂ’Anconia)
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To: a fool in paradise

It might be an exercise in rhetoric/persuasive writing. (I can dream, can’t I?)


26 posted on 03/31/2009 1:50:27 PM PDT by 1rudeboy
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To: Kinzkey

as a fellow college student i must ask the most prudent question of all. When is it due?


27 posted on 03/31/2009 1:54:04 PM PDT by Lucian (I am therefore, I'll think)
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To: a fool in paradise
If we’d export liberalism, we would be working on equal footing with the rest of the world. Set their nations’ wages at a minimum of $7/hour.

But the company mightn't be able to afford to pay that much in wages, and still be able to sell at a low price. It would also eliminate some jobs that would be worth less than $7/hr.

28 posted on 03/31/2009 2:03:18 PM PDT by Kinzkey
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To: Lucian
as a fellow college student i must ask the most prudent question of all. When is it due?

This friday.

29 posted on 03/31/2009 2:03:25 PM PDT by Kinzkey
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To: Kinzkey; Lucian
This friday.

Wow. You're starting early. That's impressive.

30 posted on 03/31/2009 2:09:52 PM PDT by rabscuttle385 ("If this be treason, then make the most of it!" —Patrick Henry)
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To: a fool in paradise

Great story!


31 posted on 03/31/2009 2:14:31 PM PDT by iowamark (certified by Michael Steele as "ugly and incendiary")
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To: bert

That’s the best, non humorous, post so far.

Except the last line. it was incomplete.

Buy low, sell high. Buy straw hats in the winter, and umbrellas in the summer.

Seriously though, very good post.


32 posted on 03/31/2009 2:32:12 PM PDT by papasmurf (Trow da' bum out!)
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To: rabscuttle385
Wow. You're starting early. That's impressive.

Really? I thought it was late, since I knew about it last week.

33 posted on 03/31/2009 3:02:27 PM PDT by Kinzkey (D&D 'Race' Vs. Liberal 'Race' Vs. Running 'Race': Liberal are out of the loop.)
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To: Kinzkey
Me? I'd probably write the essay the day before it was due, though I intend to not try that sort of approach for two really big (10-12 page) reports I have to get ready before May 1.
34 posted on 03/31/2009 3:05:56 PM PDT by rabscuttle385 ("If this be treason, then make the most of it!" —Patrick Henry)
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To: a fool in paradise

Bump!


35 posted on 03/31/2009 3:41:44 PM PDT by BenLurkin (And oh, Hey! I've been travelin' on this road too long)
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To: rabscuttle385

This is a shovel ready job.


36 posted on 04/01/2009 7:03:37 AM PDT by a fool in paradise (Pres Obama just spent $150million of the $160million in returned AIG bonuses on a trip to England.)
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To: a fool in paradise

LOL!!! Does it qualify for stimulus funds?!


37 posted on 04/01/2009 7:13:13 AM PDT by rabscuttle385 ("If this be treason, then make the most of it!" —Patrick Henry)
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To: Kinzkey
But the company mightn't be able to afford to pay that much in wages, and still be able to sell at a low price. It would also eliminate some jobs that would be worth less than $7/hr.

This is also a problem in America. We export these jobs and then import the goods because we are unwilling to pay people less for some tasks.

38 posted on 04/01/2009 7:15:41 AM PDT by a fool in paradise (Pres Obama just spent $150million of the $160million in returned AIG bonuses on a trip to England.)
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To: Kinzkey
MLA standard is how you cite something in a paper or your works cited. If you had any research you need to cite them. Writing is not easier without the professionals guidelines. You should make your paper one of the best to score good grade. You can get some writing tips from verified essay writing services writers. It is also good to go through with sample essays, you can get some basic ideas.
39 posted on 03/16/2015 2:01:46 AM PDT by tomswanson
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To: Kinzkey

Fill the offers in order lowest until you’re filled. Period.


40 posted on 03/16/2015 2:15:55 AM PDT by cynwoody
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