13) Professional and Social Responsibility

Question 0

What does “responsibility” in project management mean?

Answer 0

• Make decisions based on the best interests of the company and the team
• Only accept assignments you are qualified to complete
• If a project is beyond your qualifications or experience, alert the sponsor before you accept the assignment
• Do what you say you will do
• Acknowledge your errors
• Respect confidentially and protect proprietary information
• Uphold laws, including copyright laws
• Report unethical behavior

Question 1

What does professional and social responsibility entail?

Answer 1

• Responsibility
• Respect
• Fairness
• Honesty

Question 2

What does “respect” in project management mean?

Answer 2

• Maintain an attitude of mutual cooperation
• Respect cultural differences
• Don’t say things that could damage another person’s reputation
• Engage in good faith negotiations
• Respect others
• Be direct in dealing with conflict
• Do not use your power or position to influence others for your own benefit

Question 3

What does “fairness” in project management mean?

Answer 3

• Act impartially
• Continuously look for and disclose conflicts of interest
• Do not discriminate
• Honor your duty of loyalty
• Do not use your position for personal or business gain

Question 4

What does “honesty” in project management mean?

Answer 4

• Try to understand the truth
• Be truthful in all communications
• Create an environment where others tell the truth
• Do not deceive others