Professional Standards & Ethics Flashcards
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The NRPA ethical obligation of 'professional representation' means that when speaking publicly, a recreation professional should:
Answer: Clearly distinguish between personal views and official agency positions
Professionals must be transparent about whether they are speaking on behalf of their agency or expressing personal views.
When conducting research or publishing findings, NRPA ethics require professionals to:
Answer: Report results accurately, including negative or inconclusive findings
Research integrity requires honest, complete reporting of findings to contribute accurately to the body of professional knowledge.
A park professional is aware that a colleague is struggling with substance abuse that has begun to affect work performance. Ethically, the professional should:
Answer: Report concerns through appropriate channels such as an EAP or supervisor
NRPA ethics balance compassion for colleagues with the professional obligation to maintain safe, effective service delivery.
The ethical concept of 'informed consent' in recreation programming most closely means that participants:
Answer: Receive clear information about program risks and voluntarily agree to participate
Informed consent requires that participants understand relevant risks and freely choose to participate without coercion.
Which scenario represents a violation of the NRPA ethical standard of 'objectivity' in program evaluation?
Answer: Adjusting evaluation criteria after data collection to produce favorable results
Changing evaluation criteria after data collection to skew results is a manipulation that violates the objectivity standard.
NRPA professional ethics require that certified professionals treat colleagues from other organizations with:
Answer: Respect and collegiality consistent with professional standards
NRPA ethics extend professional respect and collegiality to all practitioners, recognizing that elevating the whole profession serves the public.
A park and recreation director faces pressure from elected officials to award a contract to a politically connected vendor despite a lower-quality bid. The ethical course of action is to:
Answer: Follow the established procurement process and document all political pressure received
NRPA ethics require adherence to fair procurement processes and documentation of any improper influence, protecting the professional's integrity and public trust.