04 - Ethical Values Flashcards
Define integrity
Being straightforward and honest in all professional and business relationships
Define objectivity
Not allowing bias, conflict of interest or undue influence of other to override professional or business judgements
Define professional competence and due care
Maintaining professional knowledge and skill at a level required to ensure that a client/employer receives a competent and professional service whilst adhering to professional standards
Define confidentiality
Respecting the confidentiality of information received as a result of a professional or business relationship by not disclosing it to third parties without proper permission or using it to your personal advantage
Define professional behaviour
Complying with relevant laws and regulations to avoid any action being taken that may bring the profession into disrepute
What is fraud?
Deliberately depriving someone of something that is theirs by way of deliberate deceit