Code of Ethics Flashcards
Values for code of ethics
responsibility, respect, fairness, honesty
responsibility
Responsibility is our duty to take ownership for the decisions we make or fail to make, the actions we take or fail to take, and the consequences that result.
Responsibility: Aspirational Standards
- We make decisions and take actions based on the best interests of society, public safety, and the
environment. - We only accept assignments that are consistent with our background, experience, skills, and qualifications.
- We fulfill the commitments that we undertake – we do what we say we will do.
- When we make errors or omissions, we take responsibility and fix them quickly. If we find errors made by others, we report them right away. We accept accountability for any problems and consequences caused by our mistakes.
- We protect proprietary or confidential information that has been entrusted to us.
- We uphold this Code and hold each other accountable to it.
Responsibility: Mandatory Standards
Regulations and Legal Requirements
1. We inform ourselves and uphold the policies, rules, regulations and laws that govern our work, professional, and volunteer activities.
2. We report unethical or illegal conduct to appropriate management and, if necessary, to those affected by the conduct.
Ethics Complaints
3. We bring violations of this Code to the attention of the appropriate body for resolution.
4. We only file ethics complaints when they are backed by facts.
5. We take disciplinary action against anyone who retaliates against a person raising ethics concerns.
Respect
Respect is our duty to show a high regard for ourselves, others, and the resources entrusted to us. Resources entrusted to us may include people, money, reputation, the safety of others, and natural or environmental resources.
Respect: Aspirational Standards
- We inform ourselves about the norms and customs of others and avoid engaging in behaviors they might consider disrespectful.
- We listen to others’ points of view, seeking to understand them.
- We approach directly those persons with whom we have a conflict or disagreement.
- We conduct ourselves in a professional manner, even when it is not reciprocated.
Respect: Mandatory Standards
- We negotiate in good faith.
- We do not exercise the power of our expertise or position to influence the decisions or actions of others in order to benefit personally at their expense.
- We do not act in an abusive manner toward others.
- We respect the property rights of others.
Fairness
Fairness is our duty to make decisions and act impartially and objectively. Our conduct must be free from competing self interest, prejudice, and favoritism.
Fairness: Aspirational Standards
- We demonstrate transparency in our decision-making process.
- We constantly reexamine our impartiality and objectivity, taking corrective action as appropriate.
- We provide equal access to information to those who are authorized to have that information.
- We make opportunities equally available to qualified candidates.
Fairness: Mandatory Standards
Conflict of Interest Situations
1 We openly disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest to the right stakeholders.
2. If we have a conflict of interest, we stay out of decision-making until we’ve fully disclosed it, have a plan to manage it, and have received approval from the stakeholders.
3. We don’t make hiring, firing, or contract decisions based on personal reasons like favoritism, nepotism, or bribery.
4. We do not discriminate against anyone based on factors like gender, race, age, religion, disability, nationality, or sexual orientation.
5. We enforce organizational rules fairly, without favoritism or bias.
Honesty
Honesty is our duty to understand the truth and act in a truthful manner both in our communications and in our
conduct.
Honesty: Aspirational Standards
- We earnestly seek to understand the truth.
- We are truthful in our communications and in our conduct.
- We provide accurate information in a timely manner.
- We make commitments and promises, implied or explicit, in good faith.
- We strive to create an environment in which others feel safe to tell the truth.
Honesty: Mandatory Standards
- We avoid any behavior meant to deceive others, like making false or misleading statements, giving half-truths, or leaving out important information.
- We do not act dishonestly for personal gain or at someone else’s expense.
Abusive Manner
Conduct that results in physical harm or creates intense feelings of fear, humiliation,
manipulation, or exploitation in another person.
Conflict of Interest
When a PMP makes a decision that benefits them or someone they are loyal to, but harms another person or organization they also owe loyalty to, they must resolve the conflict by informing those affected. This lets the affected parties decide how the PMP should proceed.
