Code of Ethics for the Project Manager
The code of ethics for project managers contains four central values. They are: Responsibility, Respect, Fairness, and Honesty. These values are to be upheld and maintained by any practitioner who operates under the name of the PMI’s name, including members, non-members with certification, individuals pursuing their certification, as well as those who are volunteering on behalf of PMI. The code of ethics has been evolving since the inception of the Project Management Institute in the 1980’s. The current code of ethics has been in effect since 2006 (Code of ethics, 2017). Each of the central values is defined and explained, within the code of ethics to eliminate any ambiguity. There are several points that reflect an “aspirational standard” as well as key points that encompass the “mandatory standards.” The aspirational points are ideals that are more ambiguous and not easily measured. Whereas the mandatory points address issues of behavior ...