Professional Standards and Ethics Flashcards
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A colleague asks you to sign off on their work without reviewing it because they are behind schedule. What is the most ethical response?
Answer: Refuse and explain you must review before signing
Signing off without review violates professional accountability and could expose you to liability for work you have not verified.
Which of the following best defines 'conflict of interest' in a professional setting?
Answer: A situation where personal interests could improperly influence professional judgment
A conflict of interest exists when personal gain or relationships could compromise objective professional decision-making.
An employee discovers that their company is violating environmental regulations. They report this to the appropriate government agency. This action is known as:
Answer: Whistleblowing
Whistleblowing is the act of reporting illegal or unethical conduct by an organization to an external authority.
Which ethical principle requires professionals to keep client information private unless legally compelled to disclose it?
Answer: Confidentiality
Confidentiality obligates professionals to protect information shared by clients from unauthorized disclosure.
A manager consistently assigns the least desirable tasks to employees of a particular ethnicity. This behavior violates which principle?
Answer: Equal treatment and anti-discrimination
Assigning unfavorable work based on ethnicity constitutes discriminatory treatment, which violates workplace equality principles and anti-discrimination law.
When a professional acknowledges the limits of their expertise and refers a client to a more qualified specialist, they are demonstrating:
Answer: Professional competence and humility
Recognizing the boundaries of one's competence and making appropriate referrals is a hallmark of ethical professional practice.
Which of the following is an example of a professional duty of care?
Answer: Taking reasonable steps to prevent foreseeable harm to clients
Duty of care requires professionals to act reasonably to prevent harm that could be anticipated from their actions or omissions.