CVS Ethics and Continuous Improvement 3

Question 1

A client asks a CVS to share detailed cost models from a previous study performed for a competitor. The CVS should:

Accepted Answer

Decline, because confidential information from prior clients must be protected

Answer

The SAVE code of ethics obligates practitioners to safeguard confidential client information even after an engagement ends.

Question 2

Which metric most directly supports continuous improvement of value study effectiveness over time?

Accepted Answer

Implementation rate of accepted value alternatives

Answer

Tracking how many accepted alternatives are actually implemented reveals whether studies produce real, usable value.

Question 3

A CVS realizes mid-study that they lack expertise in a specialized technical discipline critical to the project. Ethically, they should:

Accepted Answer

Disclose the limitation and bring in a qualified specialist

Answer

Practicing only within one's area of competence, and supplementing the team where needed, is a core ethical requirement.

Question 4

In the context of a value program, the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle is best used to:

Accepted Answer

Iteratively refine the value methodology based on measured study outcomes

Answer

PDCA provides a structured improvement loop that complements, rather than replaces, the value job plan.

Question 5

A team member privately offers the CVS facilitator a consulting contract if their preferred alternative is ranked highest. The CVS should:

Accepted Answer

Refuse the offer and ensure evaluation follows the agreed objective criteria

Answer

Accepting compensation that could bias professional judgment is a direct ethics violation; evaluation must remain objective.

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