Professional Ethics and Conduct Flashcards
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An employee notices a safety violation that endangers others. Ethically, they should:
Answer: Report it through proper channels promptly
Promptly reporting safety hazards protects others and fulfills ethical duty.
Which best describes professional courtesy?
Answer: Treating colleagues and clients with respect and politeness
Professional courtesy means consistently treating others with respect and politeness.
Misrepresenting your qualifications to a client is unethical because it:
Answer: Deceives the client and undermines trust
Misrepresenting credentials deceives clients and erodes trust.
When handling sensitive data, a professional should:
Answer: Protect it and limit access to those who need it
Protecting sensitive data and limiting access upholds confidentiality obligations.
Fairness in evaluating a colleague's performance means judging based on:
Answer: Objective standards and actual results
Fair evaluation relies on objective standards and demonstrated results.
Accepting responsibility for a team's failure rather than shifting blame demonstrates:
Answer: Ethical leadership and accountability
Owning collective outcomes reflects ethical leadership and accountability.
Why is transparency important in professional conduct?
Answer: It builds trust and allows accountability
Transparency fosters trust and enables others to hold professionals accountable.