Diploma of Project Management
Project ManagementEthics & Code of Conduct
Course Number 17872Qualification Code BSB51507
Why Ethics & Code of Conduct?
• As the field of Project Management progresses into an acknowledged profession it important to define and commit to a regime of performance and professional expectations
• PMI – Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct
• AIPM – Code of Ethics for Members
• Refer to –www.pmi.orgwww.aipm.com.au
Reading & Reflection
Please take some time to review the Code of Conduct for both the PMI and the AIPM
This could take 30 to 45 minutes
• Refer to –www.pmi.orgwww.aipm.com.au
PMI Code of Ethics
• Founded on 4 values –1. Responsibility2. Respect3. Fairness4. Honesty
• 2 types of standards for behaviour –
1. Mandatory – firm requirements
2. Aspirational – strive to uphold
PMI - Responsibility
Description of Responsibility• Duty to take ownership for decisions, actions and
consequences that we make of fail to make
Mandatory Standards• Uphold policies, regulatory and legal requirements• Report unethical or illegal conduct• Pursue disciplinary action
PMI - Respect
Description of Respect• Duty to show high regard for ourselves, others and
resources entrusted to us
Mandatory Standards• Negotiate in good faith• Don’t take personal benefit at the expense of others• Do not act in an abusive manner• Respect the property rights of others
PMI - Fairness
Description of Fairness• Duty to make decisions and act impartially and
objectively. Free from self interest, prejudice and favouritism
Mandatory Standards Govern• Conflict of interest• Favouritism• Discrimination
PMI - Honesty
Description of Honesty• Duty to understand the truth and act in a truthful
manner in our communication and conduct
Mandatory Standards• Do not engage in or support behaviour that is designed
to deceive others• Do not engage in dishonest behaviour at expense of
others or for personal gain
PMI – Breach of Code
• Submit an ethics complaint for breaches of the code to the PMI Ethics Review Committee
• Can result in –
1. Removal of membership
2. Possible legal action or charges
AIPM Code of Ethics
4 Articles governing behaviour –
1. High standards of conduct
2. The way we execute our work
3. Treatment of employers and clients
4. Treatment of the community
AIPM – Article 1 Standards
• Accept responsibility
• Undertake projects only if we have the right skills, experience and qualifications
• Maintain professional skills
• Practice in a dignified manner
• Participate in the AIPM
• Obey laws
• Be aware and respectful of other cultures
AIPM – Article 2 Work
• Provide project leadership to promote maximum productivity and minimal costs
• Apply tools and techniques to ensure project objectives are met
• Treat team members, colleagues and co-workers fairly with no discrimination
• Seek and offer honest criticism and properly credit the work of others
• Assist team members etc in their professional development
AIPM – Article 3 Employers
• Act as faithful agents or trustees
• Respect confidentiality
• Inform of any potential or actual conflict of interest situations
• Neither give nor accept gifts of more than nominal value
• Honestly and realistically report on project status
AIPM – Article 4 Community
• Protect the safety, health and welfare of the public
• Speak out against any abuse of the public interest
• Extend public knowledge and appreciation of the project management profession and achievements
AIPM – Breach of Code
• Lodge any concerns with the AIPM National Council
• Can result in -
1. Removal of name from the register of members or
2. Removal of name from the register of certified practitioners
Professionalism Forum
1. Take some time to review the Project Management Codes of Conduct and Ethics that have been defined by both the AIPM and the PMI.
2. Reflect on which you prefer and any advantages or disadvantages that you can see.
3. Then go to the Forum on Project Management Professionalism to discuss your findings and suggestions.
Research Practice Comment
Ethics & Code of Conduct Review
1. Please go to Tests & Tasks – Ethics & Code of Conduct and complete the review questions that have been assigned.
2. The questions are multiple choice and True or False.
3. Results will count towards your participation mark.
4. You have 30 minutes to undertake the activity and can submit up to two times if you are unhappy with your original result.
Practice Learn Improve
Next Steps
Please proceed to Tests & Tasks and complete the
Ethics & Code of Conduct Review Exercise.
Be sure that you have participated in the
Project Management Professionalism Forum.
Best of Luck!
These are all due at the end of Week 2 in the Course Delivery Schedule
