Study Guide

Objectives

In this course, you will develop your own business skills from a procurement perspective. You will learn how companies can reduce adverse impacts on the environment and social sustainability through their own procurement and promote positive impacts.

The student is able to describe the procurement process of private and public operators in the service business sector, as well as the related principles and differences

- is able to take responsibility into account as a decision-making criterion in procurements

- is able to explain the importance of the legal rules and principles governing responsible procurement and the practices specific to the sector

- is able to take supply chain thinking, partnerships and contract practices into account in procurement operations

Content

WHY are procurements an important tool in managing responsibility?

HOW do you choose a contractor (or, for example, a supplier) in a responsible and transparent manner?

WHAT decision-making criteria can be used in procurement and how are they linked to the values and competitive factors of the service provider?

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

Student
Be able to identify and define the perspectives and basic concepts related to responsible procurement.

Be able to perform the given tasks at least in a controlled manner.

Is able to name different procedures related to responsible procurement.

Can give and receive feedback, but he looks at things from his own point of view.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

Student
Be able to compare aspects of responsible procurement and justify their choices.

Is able to apply the concepts of responsible procurement in solving problems.

Is able to cooperate responsibly, actively and constructively.

Is able to assess the economic and welfare-enhancing effects of procurement solutions.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Student
Is able to structure large-scale procurement process related entities.

Be able to assess the industry-specific practices and their responsibility.

Be able to combine solutions creatively and challenge problematic operating models in terms of responsibility in the field.