Table 8.2 summaries the main topics from this chapter.
Table 8.2. Professional Responsibility
Topic | Professional Responsibilities Summary |
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Truthful representation | Provide accurate, truthful information to PMI, customers, and the public. |
Ethical violations | Report possible violations of the PMI PMP Code of Professional Conduct to PMI and cooperate with investigations. |
Conflict of interest | Occurs when personal interests are placed above professional responsibility. Avoid conflicts of interest. If not possible, identify and communicate all potential conflicts of interest to all parties. |
Appearance of impropriety | When a conflict of interest is not communicated to all parties, your work and actions might appear improper. |
Ethical standards | PMI expects PMPs to exhibit integrity and professionalism. |
Intellectual property | A product developed and owned by others with commercial value. Recognize and respect copyrighted material. |
Confidentiality | Maintain and respect sensitive information, including intellectual property, obtained in the course of your work. |
Professional judgment | Be honest in your work. |
Personal gain | Tied to conflict of interest. When someone benefits inappropriately in exchange for influencing a project. This is prohibited. |
Inappropriate compensation | Tied to conflict of interest. This can include payments and gifts for personal gain. This is prohibited. |