It is now time to review a case study that focuses on ethical behavior.
Access the Open APM’s ethics case study resource provided below to read a scenario concerning ethics in projects.
Can you pinpoint a few instances of professional conduct highlighted in this scenario? Reflect on the skills employed to integrate ethical considerations into the decisions made by the individuals involved. Can you recognize them?
Share your responses in the discussion section below.
After posting your comment, proceed to the next step, where you will find some potential answers provided by APM for these questions.
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John didn’t communicate his worries to the project team lead when Williams told him he took care of everything already. Williams wasn’t a team player as well and handled all the work alone. He might have had the best intentions but didn’t execute it well. Karine also didn’t communicate well due to fear of losing her job, she didn’t voice her opinion and worry, and this puts the company at risk.Some skill that were used in so when this problem Was
1. communication: John and Karen communicated with each order casually, which made them sick help from their colleagues and team members to solve this problem
2. Research current conducted an online research to get solutions for the problem
3. Risk assessments, Karen and John, both mapped out the risk of the reports and Risk from challenging the reports which made them get the best solution
All in all, John and Karen acted in honesty, remembering their ethics and values of the organization
I noticed some amount of pride in Williams. Things can change, methods, procedures as a result of evolving ecosystem. John and Karen’s approach was better as it later helped in identifying the pitfalls to the next stage of the project.
Finally, Williams approach could be used when there isn’t enough time to meet with the deadline.
Williams is too fast he just want to do things alone he wasn’t border about following the due process to carried or get feedback
John lack of communication would have caused him a lot but as good as he was he open up in communication and requesting for view safe his job and finding
At first Karen’s was not open to him because she was like trying to finger point John but at last because of her good thinking and analysis she dafe the whole scenario
She value ethics of the company and she want to project the company reputation and values that is why she put extra jobs
Not collaborating and communicating enough will destroy the success of a project, however quality communication will help solve the problem.
Name: Onyinye Chukwudera Ikeanyi. Team 8
Lack of collaboration, communication and understanding almost mallet the success of the project. however, with problem solving analysis, effective communication and assertiveness exhibited by Karen; they were able to scale through the problems.
In every project, there will be people like William who wanted the easy way out by fitting the situation of another project into the new one. Karen and John were fantastic in raising the concerns about everything looking green. No project ever works that way from the stage of reviews to planning. And the open conversation they had was a good way to sustain communication and build the project’s trust. The ethical concerns here are two; first, William engaged in cutting corners and second, the false hopes that could have destroyed the project and the team’s reputation.
Lack of collaboration and communication almost marred the success of the project. however, with problem solving, effective communication and assertiveness exhibited by Karen; they were able to scale through.
Williams going ahead of everyone show lack of Inclusion,
Karen has good eye for details, solution minded and she is a good critical thinker..
John showed a good quality of inclusion by listening and discussing with Karen while working together to make the project work.
As a project manager, dealing with conflicts of interest is crucial to maintaining the integrity and success of your project.
Keypoints to learn from this Scenerio include:
Assess Relationships: Examine all team members’ and stakeholders’ relationships and interests to identify potential conflicts.
• Transparency: Encourage team members to disclose any potential conflicts early.
Code of Conduct: Implement a code of conduct that outlines acceptable behavior and conflicts of interest.
• Reporting Procedures: Set up clear procedures for reporting conflicts of interest.
Encourage Openness: Create a culture where team members feel comfortable disclosing conflicts.
• Regular Check-ins: Conduct regular meetings to discuss potential conflicts and address any concerns.
After reviewing a case study on ethics in project management from the Association for Project Management (APM), several issues of professional conduct stand out. In this scenario, project managers faced ethical dilemmas related to integrity, transparency, and accountability.
Key Issues of Professional Conduct:
Conflict of Interest: A project manager had to decide whether to accept a lucrative contract that could potentially benefit their personal interests. This situation raises concerns about impartiality and the importance of avoiding conflicts of interest to maintain trust and fairness.
Honesty in Reporting: The case study highlighted the necessity for accurate and honest reporting of project progress and issues. Misreporting or concealing problems could lead to significant risks and undermine stakeholder confidence.
Skills Used to Uphold Ethics:
Critical Thinking and Decision-Making: The project managers applied critical thinking to assess the ethical implications of their decisions, considering the long-term impacts on stakeholders and the organization’s reputation.
Effective Communication: They demonstrated transparency by clearly communicating potential risks and ethical concerns to stakeholders, fostering an environment of trust and openness.
Empathy and Respect: By considering the perspectives and well-being of all stakeholders, the project managers ensured that their actions aligned with the core values of respect and empathy.
These skills and ethical considerations are essential in guiding project managers to make decisions that not only adhere to professional standards but also contribute to the overall integrity and success of the projects they manage.
Issues of professional conduct identified are as follows:
1. Absence of joint stakeholders meeting to elucidate, project deliverables, resources in vovlved, project deadlines, Client feedback or report required.
2. Ineffective communication among project team.
John and Karen were able to approach this issue ethically by employing research. So, the engagement was complete because they were able to identify some pitholes from previously conducted similar project.