Professional and Social Responsibility

Prepared by Stephen Penn

October 13, 2012Information derived or quoted from Rita Mulcahy

The Ethical Application of Project Management

Project Managers Got Attitude: Assertive & In Control

PMI-isms in Professional and Social Responsibility

1. You will not get involved with PMI to promote your own business

2. You have a duty of loyalty to PMI3. Give equal access for all to submit a proposal

when handling PMI chapter work4. Don’t allow anyone to cheat on PMP exam5. No one will copy PMP exam prep materials6. No telling questions on the PMP exam7. Promote PMI and PMP exam in your

organization

4 Categories of Professional and Social Responsibility

PMI

• Ownership of Decision & Actions• Decisions based on best interest of company not your own• Only accept assignments you’re qualified for• Protect proprietary information

International Copy Right Laws

• Report unethical behavior and violations

• The Appropriate Treatment of People and Resources

1. Maintain an attitude of mutual cooperation

2. Respect Cultural differences

3. Engage in good faith negotiations

4. Be direct in dealing with conflict

Fairness – Being Objective and Making Impartial Decisions

• Act impartially without bribery• Do not discriminate against others• Do not use your position for gain at others expense• Disclose conflict of interest• Apply the rules of the organization without favoritism• Do not award contracts based on personal interest

• Understanding the Truth and Taking Action Based on Truth

1. Try to understand the truth2. Be truthful in all communications, and create an environment

where others tell the truth3. Provide accurate information in a timely manner4. Act in good faith5. Do not engage in dishonest behavior

• Hurts the project• Hurts the organization• Hurts the profession• Hurts your reputation

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