CPM Ethics & Professional Standards in Mentoring 2

Question 1

A mentor discovers that their mentee has been falsifying time sheets at work. What is the most ethical course of action?

Accepted Answer

Address the behavior directly with the mentee and encourage them to self-report

Answer

Ethical mentoring requires addressing misconduct directly with the mentee, encouraging accountability while maintaining the supportive relationship.

Question 2

Which principle best describes a mentor's obligation to maintain professional boundaries?

Accepted Answer

Mentors must avoid dual relationships that could impair objectivity

Answer

Dual relationships compromise objectivity and can harm the mentee, so professional boundaries must be maintained.

Question 3

A mentee shares that they are struggling with substance abuse. As a CPM, you should:

Accepted Answer

Refer them to appropriate professional resources while maintaining support

Answer

Mentors should refer mentees to professional resources for issues outside mentoring scope while continuing to provide appropriate support.

Question 4

What does 'informed consent' mean in a mentoring context?

Accepted Answer

The mentee understands and agrees to the purpose, process, and limits of mentoring

Answer

Informed consent means the mentee has been clearly briefed on what mentoring entails and has agreed to participate with that understanding.

Question 5

A CPM mentor realizes they lack expertise in an area critical to their mentee's development. The ethical response is to:

Accepted Answer

Refer the mentee to a more qualified mentor or expert for that area

Answer

Practicing within one's scope of competence requires referring mentees to appropriate experts when needed.

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