CBC CBC Business Ethics & Professional Standards

Question 1

According to CBC professional standards, what must a coach do when a potential conflict of interest arises with a client?

Accepted Answer

Disclose it to the client and manage or resolve it appropriately

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Ignore it if the coaching relationship is beneficial

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Continue without disclosure to avoid awkwardness

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Immediately terminate the coaching engagement

Question 2

Which principle underlies the CBC code of ethics regarding client confidentiality?

Accepted Answer

Client information should be kept strictly confidential unless legally required otherwise

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Information may be shared freely among colleagues

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Confidentiality only applies to written communications

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Coaches may share anonymized client data without consent

Question 3

What is the CBC standard for a coach who reaches the limits of their competence during an engagement?

Accepted Answer

Refer the client to a more qualified professional

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Continue coaching and learn on the job

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End the engagement without explanation

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Expand scope without notifying the client

Question 4

Under CBC professional standards, how should a coach handle a situation where a client discloses plans to harm themselves or others?

Accepted Answer

Break confidentiality and take appropriate action to ensure safety

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Keep it confidential as all client information

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Immediately end the coaching relationship

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Document it and address it in the next session

Question 5

Which practice best demonstrates CBC's principle of non-discrimination in coaching?

Accepted Answer

Providing equitable service regardless of race, gender, religion, or socioeconomic status

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Coaching only clients from familiar cultural backgrounds

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Charging different fees based on client demographics

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Specializing exclusively in one industry sector

Question 6

What does the CBC standard of 'professional boundaries' primarily protect against?

Accepted Answer

Dual relationships that could compromise objectivity or exploit the client

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Coaches charging competitive market rates

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Coaches specializing in multiple industries

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Long-term coaching engagements