Food Purchasing for Child Care National Food Service Management Institute The University of Mississippi www.nfsmi.org 800-321-3054
Lesson 5: Understanding Ethics
Lesson Objectives Define ethics as it relates to the food purchasing process Apply the ethical standard of conduct to food purchasing scenarios
Ethics Moral standards individuals use to guide decisions. A serious topic that deals with What is good or bad and Moral duty and obligation.
Standard of Conduct Expected behaviors of employees Outlines the commitment to using Federal dollars Fair and honest manner
Conflict of Interest Impairs the ability to make fair and objective decisions Avoiding the perception of unethical practices
Conflict of Interest Action or a relationship Impairs the ability to make fair and objective decisions
Consequences of Unethical Practices Damage reputation Termination from the CACFP Legal troubles, possible prosecution
Is It Ethically Based?
Making Ethical-Based Decisions What are other potential conflicts of interest or unethical behaviors that could be a concern in a child care operation?
Lesson Recap Understanding and applying ethics during all food purchasing procedures…
Questions?
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