Appendix D: PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct

The concept of a professional code of ethics and professional conduct has been common throughout history, as evidenced by the early use of the Hippocratic oath within healthcare. Ethics has been defined as involving the systematic application of morals, rules, standards, or principles to concrete problems. Ethics involves learning what is right or wrong and then doing the right thing.

Aside from the obvious, the reasons for ethical behaviors are many. One is the retention of high-quality employees. Another, according to respected leaders, is that it is a requirement for long-term success and media exposure. Ethics and project management are closely related and are part of the day-to-day ...

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