Supply Chain Ethics 2

[MCER12]

I’d like to earn some extra money, but I also want to be legal and ethical about it. I've described the simplified situation below. Any advice would be appreciated.

I am employed by a large automotive business, Company A. I also have a small personal business, Company B.

Company C can provide rock bottom prices for Company A parts.

Instead of Company C selling directly to Company A, I use my involvement with Company A to insert Company B, who introduces a small mark-up, and then sells to Company A. Company A still sees a cost savings.

Can I legally and ethically be a full-time employee of Company A, while personally profiting by sourcing through Company B?

 

[TXiceman]

I would not try this as it may well be a conflict of interest. Since you work fro Company A, you should address this with their Code of Business Conduct and Ethics committee. If they give a thumbs up, you ae covered...otherwise no.

Ken

Ken
KE5DFR

 

[wecurb]

Most companies have an "ethics course" that specifies what type of activities are approved of, frowned on or just plain illegal. I suggest you take Company A's courses before you shoot yourself in the foot.

 

[ornerynorsk]

This is the very definition of the word "graft", the non-horticultural version of the word. It's usually a prelude to dismissal and possible charges being filed, depending on the circumstance and the amount of money involved.