Other from Main Book Flashcards
What is a short, memorable statement of the reasons for the existence of an organization that may encompass its core values?
Mission Statement
What is the process of determining long‐range direction & objectives of an org. & that which establishes means by which both can be met?
Strategic Planning
What are short-range plans, usually less than 1 yr, designed to implement activities & objectives specified in the strategic plan?
Tactical Planning
What is it called when principles applied in a higher court opinion that must be followed by lower courts in that jurisdiction?
Stare Decisis
The Model Procurement Code • The Model Procurement Code has companion recommended regulations for state and local governments. Is it required by all states?
About half of the states and many local governments have adopted a version of it, Even for jurisdictions that have not adopted the code, it serves as a guide for any public entity.
What is a Model Procurement Code Prohibition?
Cost plus a percentage contracts are prohibited
What do the Model Procurement Code Ethics Articles cover?
Conflicts of Interest
Gratuities and Kickbacks
Contingent Fees
Misuse of Confidential Information
What is the UN Model Procurement Law?
this law recognizes the “invitation to tender” as the appropriate default format for the procurement of goods & construction - recognizes RFP as default format for procurement of services
What are 3 UN MPL - RFP formats?
Selection w/o Negotiation
Selection w/Simultaneous Negotiations
Selection w/Consecutive Negotiations
What are up to 7 alternative methods of UN-MPL methods of procurement?
Supplier PreQualification Alternative RFP Two Staged Tender Calls Competitive Negotiations Invitational Tendering Low-Value Request for Quotation Single-Source Procurements (Direct Awards)
What is the Canadian Fair Trade Agreement?
internal agreement between provinces and territories that establishes standards above certain dollar thresholds
What are the Canadian Fair Trade Agreement Standards?
Tender Notices
Supplies Experience and Prequalification
Negotiations
Public Private Partnerships
What is the parol evidence rule?
The parol evidence rule is a rule of evidence in court proceedings permitting contemporaneous discussions sometimes to be used to interpret ambiguous contract provisions.
