Professional and

Social Responsibility

Prepared by
Stephen Penn
October 13, 2012
Information 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 PMI
3. Give equal access for all to submit a proposal
when handling PMI chapter work
4. Don’t allow anyone to cheat on PMP exam
5. No one will copy PMP exam prep materials
6. No telling questions on the PMP exam
7. 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 truth
2. Be truthful in all communications, and create an environment
where others tell the truth
3. Provide accurate information in a timely manner
4. Act in good faith
5. Do not engage in dishonest behavior
• Hurts the project
• Hurts the organization
• Hurts the profession
• Hurts your reputation
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