Chapter 44. Standards and Ethics in Human Performance Technology

Ingrid J. Guerra

What is the right thing to do in the following situations?

Should I tell the truth even though it may mean losing a potential client? For example, what if what the client is requesting is not likely to solve the performance problem; we have no proof or indication it will do so; comparable attempts in comparable situations have not worked before; and so on? Should I report my coworker for cheating the company? Must I give credit to the originator of every idea or concept that I use in my work? Is it appropriate to reveal the identity of the subjects who provided me with data for my analysis findings, if the client asks me to do so? Is it fair to fire an employee for ...

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