Code of Ethics

Question 1

The 5 Duties of the Code of Ethics

Answer 1

4.1 Duty of Honesty
4.2 Duty of Responsibility
4.3 Duty of Fairness
4.4 Duty of Respect
4.5 Duty of Advancing the Discipline & Supporting Practitioners

Question 2

4.1 Duty of Honesty

Answer 2

Our duty to demonstrate honesty through understanding truth and acting in a truthful manner both in our communications and in our professional conduct.

Question 3

4.1 Duty of Honesty: Honesty in Communications

Answer 3

4.1.1. Providing information that is understood to be accurate and truthful at the time of communication and doing so in a timely manner.
4.1.2. Providing accurate and truthful information in a timely manner
4.1.3. Enabling an environment in which others feel safe to tell the truth
4.1.4. Establishing relationships based on mutual trust
4.1.5. Conducting all professional exchanges with others respectfully

Question 4

4.1 Duty of Honesty: Honesty in Conduct and Behavior

Answer 4

4.1.6. Conducting ourselves always in a manner that consistently demonstrates our integrity 4.1.7. Engaging in honest behavior with the intention of preserving the integrity of self, the client or employer we represent and all other staff members
4.1.8. Engaging in professional behavior that demonstrates our consistent trustworthiness 4.1.9. Acting consistently in representing our professional ethics through behavior and word assuming full responsibility for our own actions

Question 5

4.2 Duty of Responsibility

Answer 5

Ethical responsibility is demonstrated through accountability while pursuing excellence and responding to expectations. Responsibility implies that we take full ownership for the decisions we make or fail to make, the actions we take or fail to take, and the consequences that result.

Question 6

4.3 Duty of Fairness

Answer 6

Fairness involves representing ourselves in matters with consistency by evincing a commitment to impartiality, objectivity, openness, due process, and proportionality.

Question 7

4.4 Duty of Respect

Answer 7

Respect is how we acknowledge and honor the absolute dignity of every person. As professionals we must continually show a high regard for ourselves, other people, reputation, the safety of others, and financial and other resources entrusted to us. An environment of respect engenders trust, confidence, and performance excellence by fostering mutual cooperation, which in turn supports an environment where diverse perspectives and views are encouraged and valued.

Question 8

4.5 Duty of Advancing the Discipline & Supporting Practitioners

Answer 8

Advancing the discipline and supporting practitioners to lead and practice ethical change management is at the core of the formation of ACMP. Through creating a community of professionals who share an ethos of consistently striving to deliver best practice and added value for their clients or employers, we advance the discipline of change management into a recognizable, respected profession.