Suppliers and salespersons sometimes become such integral parts of a business - especially an independent restaurant that a manager/owner starts treating them as a partner. For this reason, it is important to periodically evaluate the supplier/salesperson's performance. One scenario that often happens is that a restaurant has purchased from a supplier for a long period of time and has a solid relationship, and then along comes to a new supplier promising better pricing and service. For this week's discussion, you are the manager/owner in the above scenario. What would be your process in assessing the situation?

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Outline the steps you would take in evaluating the scenario. Determine the factors that would sway you one way or the other. Describe any ethical considerations.