CF CF Ethics & Professional Standards

Question 1

According to the IAF Code of Ethics, a facilitator must disclose which of the following before accepting an engagement?

Accepted Answer

Any potential conflicts of interest

Answer

IAF ethics require facilitators to disclose any real or perceived conflicts of interest before accepting an engagement.

Question 2

A facilitator is asked by a sponsor to share confidential group discussions with management. The ethical response is to:

Accepted Answer

Refuse and remind the sponsor of the confidentiality agreement

Answer

Facilitators must protect the confidentiality of participants' contributions as agreed upon at the outset of the engagement.

Question 3

Which IAF core competency addresses a facilitator's responsibility to behave in an ethical and professional manner?

Accepted Answer

Uphold professional standards

Answer

The IAF competency 'Uphold professional standards' specifically covers ethical behavior, neutrality, and professional integrity.

Question 4

When a facilitator realizes mid-session that they have a personal stake in the group's outcome, the best action is to:

Accepted Answer

Disclose the conflict to the group and offer to withdraw

Answer

Transparency requires that facilitators disclose conflicts as soon as they become apparent and offer to step aside if necessary.

Question 5

The principle of facilitator neutrality means the facilitator should:

Accepted Answer

Remain impartial about the content and outcome while guiding the process

Answer

Facilitator neutrality refers to impartiality about the content and outcome, not the absence of all knowledge or opinions.

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