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Smith is a supply manager for UVW, Inc.

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Smith is a supply manager for UVW, Inc. In late June, a stakeholder asks Smith to issue a request for proposal (RFP) with a due date of August 8. Smith makes an error in the RFP and indicates the deadline as August 15. Smith discovers the error several weeks later and, without consulting the supervisor, contacts the stakeholder to say that some potential suppliers could not meet the August 8 deadline and requested that the deadline be extended to August 15. The stakeholder grudgingly agrees to the extension. Smith’s supervisor learns of the attempted cover-up before the original due date. Which of the following is the BEST way for the supervisor to handle this situation?

A.

Do nothing, as the stakeholder already agreed to the extra week, and telling the stakeholder what happened could damage the department's credibility

B.

Explain the situation to the stakeholder, contact the suppliers, and request that they submit their responses by August 8 as originally required

C.

Contact the stakeholder and explain the situation, accept bids through August 15, and reprimand Smith in accordance with HR policy

D.

Call the stakeholder, and explain that although the suppliers did not request an extension, the additional time for response will likely increase quality, and thus the extension will be of benefit

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