PMI Code of Ethics and Prof. Conduct

Question 1

Which standards describe the conduct that we as project management professionals should strive to uphold?

Answer 1

Aspirational Standards

Question 2

Which standards describe firm requirements that we as project management professionals must adhere to?

Answer 2

Mandatory Standards

Question 3

What are the 4 core values that are most important to the project management community?

Answer 3

• Responsibility - Respect - Fairness - Honesty

Question 4

Are the aspirational and mandatory standards mutually exclusive?

Answer 4

No. It means a particular breach may violate both the standards.

Question 5

What is the definition of Responsibility, in the context of ethics and professional conduct?

Answer 5

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.

Question 6

What is the only way for a project management practitioner to resolve conflict of interest?

Answer 6

To disclose the conflict to the parties affected by the conflict and let them make a decision on how he/she should proceed.

Question 7

Is making decisions in the best interest of the society an aspirational or a mandatory standard?

Answer 7

Aspirational

Question 8

Accepting only those assignments that we are skilled or qualified to do demonstrates which core value?

Answer 8

Responsibility

Question 9

Fulfilling our commitment demonstrates which core value?

Answer 9

Responsibility

Question 10

Is accepting accountability for our mistakes and the resulting consequences an aspirational standard or a mandatory standard?

Answer 10

Aspirational

Question 11

Is the protection of confidential information entrusted on us an aspirational standard or a mandatory standard?

Answer 11

Aspirational

Question 12

Is upholding the policies, rules, regulations and laws that govern our work an aspirational or mandatory standard?

Answer 12

Mandatory

Question 13

Is reporting unethical or illegal conduct an aspirational or mandatory standard?

Answer 13

Mandatory

Question 14

What should we ensure before filing an ethics complaint?

Answer 14

Ensure that the ethics complaint is substantiated by facts.

Question 15

What should we do when we come across individuals who knowingly make false allegations against others?

Answer 15

We should pursue disciplinary action against them.

Question 16

When we inform ourselves of norms and customs of others, which core value do we exhibit?

Answer 16

Respect

Question 17

When we listen to others’ viewpoint and try to understand them, which core value do we exhibit?

Answer 17

Respect

Question 18

What should we do with people with whom we have a conflict or disagreement?

Answer 18

We should approach them directly and try to resolve the conflict or disagreement.

Question 19

By conducting ourselves in a professional manner, which core value do we exhibit?

Answer 19

Respect

Question 20

Is negotiating in good faith an aspirational standard or a mandatory standard?

Answer 20

Mandatory

Question 21

Acting in an abusive manner violates which core value?

Answer 21

Respect

Question 22

Infringing on the property rights of others is a violation of which core value?

Answer 22

Respect

Question 23

By exercising our power of expertise or position to manipulate others, which standard do we violate?

Answer 23

Mandatory Standard for Respect

Question 24

By demonstrating transparency in our decision-making, which core value do we exhibit?

Answer 24

Fairness

Question 25

By demonstrating impartiality and objectivity, which core value do we exhibit?

Answer 25

Fairness

Question 26

By not providing equal access to information to those who are authorized to access it, which standard do we violate?

Answer 26

Aspirational Standard for Fairness

Question 27

If we do not provide equal information to all the qualified bidders in a bidding process, which standard are we violating?

Answer 27

Aspirational Standard for Fairness

Question 28

Is proactively disclosing all real and potential conflicts of interest to the stakeholders an aspirational standard or a mandatory standard?

Answer 28

Mandatory

Question 29

What should we do if we determine that we have a potential conflict of interest?

Answer 29

Refrain from decision-making until we have made a full disclosure to the stakeholders and received their consensus to proceed.

Question 30

By discriminating with others based on their religion, gender, caste, creed, race, nationality, age, etc., which standard do we violate?

Answer 30

Mandatory Standard for Fairness

Question 31

Exhibiting nepotism in professional matters is a violation of which standard?

Answer 31

Mandatory Standard for Fairness

Question 32

Being truthful in our communication and conduct is a demonstration of which core value?

Answer 32

Honesty

Question 33

Having the courage to share bad news even if it is received poorly is a demonstration of which core value?

Answer 33

Honesty

Question 34

Is creating an environment in which others feel safe to tell the truth an aspirational or a mandatory standard?

Answer 34

Aspirational

Question 35

Stating misleading or false information is a violation of which standard?

Answer 35

Mandatory Standard for Honesty

Question 36

Is providing accurate information in a timely manner something that is mandatory or something that we should aspire to do?

Answer 36

We should aspire to provide accurate information in a timely manner.

Question 37

Whom does the PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct apply to?

Answer 37

PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct applies to: - All PMI members - PMI credential holders - PMI credential applicants - PMI volunteers

Question 38

Paying fee to government officials in a foreign country is a common practice to get permits to do business in that country. Should you pay such fees?

Answer 38

No. Usually such fees to government officials are considered bribe and are against the law.

Question 39

The belief in inherent superiority of one’s own culture or group reflects?

Answer 39

Ethnocentrism