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Public Procurement Rules, 2004
Rule 2 – Corrupt practices
Beginner
Q
Under Rule 2(1)(f), an arrangement between two or more parties designed to stifle open competition and establish prices at artificial, non-competitive levels is:
AObstructive practice
BCoercive practice
CFraudulent practice
DCollusive practice
Correct Answer:
D. Collusive practice
Explanation:
Five practices: Coercive (harm/threat to party or property), Collusive (cartel), Corrupt (offering/receiving value), Fraudulent (misrepresentation), Obstructive (harm to influence participation/execution).