Chapter 13 Vocab

Question 1

confidentiality

Answer 1

A project manager should keep certain aspects of a project con- fidential; consider contract negotiations, human resource issues, and trade secrets of the organization.

Question 2

conflict of interest

Answer 2

A situation where the project manager could influence a decision for personal gain

Question 3

culture shock

Answer 3

The initial reaction a person experiences when in a foreign environment.

Question 4

ethics

Answer 4

describes the personal, cultural, and organizational interpretation of right and wrong; project managers are to operate ethically and fairly.

Question 5

ethnocentrism

Answer 5

Happens when individuals measure and compare a foreigner’s actions against their own local culture. The locals typically believe their own culture is superior to the foreigner’s culture.

Question 6

inappropriate compensation

Answer 6

The project manager is to avoid inappropriate compensation, such as bribes. The project manager is to act in the best interest of the project and the organization.

Question 7

PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct

Answer 7

A PMI document that defines the expectations of its members to act responsibly, respectfully, fairly, and honestly in their leadership of projects and programs.

Question 8

Sapir-Whorf hypothesis

Answer 8

A theory that suggest there’s a linkage between the language a person (or culture) speaks and how that person or culture behaves in the world.