Professional Ethics and Conduct Flashcards

An employee discovers that a coworker has been falsifying time sheets. What is the most ethical first step?

Answer: Report the concern through the proper internal channel

Ethical conduct requires reporting suspected misconduct through established internal channels.

Which principle requires professionals to avoid situations where personal interests conflict with their duties?

Answer: Conflict of interest avoidance

Avoiding conflicts of interest keeps personal gain from compromising professional judgment.

A professional receives an expensive gift from a vendor seeking a contract. The most appropriate response is to:

Answer: Decline or disclose it per policy

Gifts that could influence decisions should be declined or disclosed under organizational policy.

What does maintaining client confidentiality primarily protect?

Answer: Sensitive information entrusted to the professional

Confidentiality safeguards the private information clients entrust to a professional.

Acting with integrity means a professional should:

Answer: Be honest even when it is difficult

Integrity requires honesty and consistency even when truth is inconvenient.

Which action best demonstrates accountability in the workplace?

Answer: Owning your mistakes and correcting them

Accountability means accepting responsibility for one's actions and fixing errors.

A professional code of conduct primarily serves to:

Answer: Guide ethical behavior and decision-making

A code of conduct provides standards that guide ethical decisions and behavior.