Chapter 8. Professional Responsibility

Terms you’ll need to understand:

Appearance of impropriety

Confidentiality

Conflict of interest

Ethical standards

Inappropriate compensation

Intellectual property

Personal gain

PMI code of professional conduct

Professional judgment

Truthful representation

Techniques and concepts you’ll need to master:

What a conflict of interest is

What constitutes the appearance of impropriety in vendor, client, and stakeholder relationships

What ethical standards apply to project management professionals

How to recognize and respect intellectual property

How to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information

What are inappropriate payments, gifts, or other forms of compensation

PMI PMP Code of Professional Conduct

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