Diploma of Project Management
Project Management
Ethics & Code of Conduct
Course Number 17872
Qualification 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.org
 www.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.org
 www.aipm.com.au
PMI Code of Ethics
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Founded on 4 values –
1. Responsibility
2. Respect
3. Fairness
4. Honesty
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2 types of standards for behaviour –
1. Mandatory – firm requirements
2. Aspirational – strive to uphold
PMI - Responsibility
Description of Responsibility
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Duty to take ownership for decisions, actions and
consequences that we make or fail to make
Mandatory Standards
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Uphold policies, regulatory and legal requirements
Report unethical or illegal conduct
Pursue disciplinary action
PMI - Respect
Description of Respect
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Duty to show high regard for ourselves, others and
resources entrusted to us
Mandatory Standards
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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
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Duty to make decisions and act impartially and
objectively. Free from self interest, prejudice and
favouritism
Mandatory Standards Govern
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Conflict of interest
Favouritism
Discrimination
PMI - Honesty
Description of Honesty
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Duty to understand the truth and act in a truthful
manner in our communication and conduct
Mandatory Standards
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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
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Submit an ethics complaint for breaches of the
code to the PMI Ethics Review Committee
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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 coworkers 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
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Lodge any concerns with the AIPM National
Council
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Can result in 1. Removal of name from the register of
members or
2. Removal of name from the register of
certified practitioners