1. Food Purchasing for Child Care National Food Service Management Institute The University of Mississippi

2. Lesson 5: Understanding Ethics

3. Lesson Objectives
Define ethics as it relates to the food purchasing process
Apply the ethical standard of conduct to food purchasing scenarios

4. Ethics Moral standards individuals use to guide decisions.
A serious topic that deals with
What is good or bad and
Moral duty and obligation.

5. Standard of Conduct Expected behaviors of employees
Outlines the commitment to using Federal dollars
Fair and honest manner

6. Conflict of Interest
Impairs the ability to make fair and objective decisions
Avoiding the perception of unethical practices

7. Conflict of Interest Action or a relationship
Impairs the ability to make fair and objective decisions

8. Consequences of Unethical Practices
Damage reputation
Termination from the CACFP
Legal troubles, possible prosecution

9. Is It Ethically Based?

10. Making Ethical-Based Decisions
What are other potential conflicts of interest or unethical behaviors that could be a concern in a child care operation?

11. Lesson Recap
Understanding and applying ethics during all food purchasing procedures…

12. Questions?

13. National Food Service Management Institute
Mission: To provide information and services that promote the continuous improvement of child nutrition programs.
Vision: To be the leader in providing education, research, and resources to promote excellence in child nutrition programs.