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.
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Communication and team work
Communication and collaboration (teamwork)stood out here
Aniagba Onyekachukwu Anthony
Communication- the professional conduct displayed by the three persons in the case study is communication. in as much that one of them ‘William’ failed to behave professionally via team work didn’t delay the project from moving forward. John displayed a high level of professionalism by by working together #TeamWork with Karen and also they communicated effectively and worked efficiently.
I feel there was misinterpretation of the project work by some team worker, however some skill was brought up by John which was communication and working together as a team
They have good communication skill everyone’s opinion is heard, John thinks wrk should start immediately but other differ
Communication is key especially when working on a project as a team with diverse backgrounds, nothing should be hidden from anyone; everyone should be aware of what is going on as at what time and how it been done. No excuse for any hide and seek when it comes to communication and collaboration amongst teams.
Temitope Jayeola Osime
Communication is a key tool when working as a team, make your partner understands you very well before you proceed to the phase or start a project.
In this case study, lack of integrity and transparency was seen
John was too comfortable letting his guards down. There are certain approaches one could adopt in questioning the other’s character without having to cause a steer. His integrity is to be questioned in this case.
Williams on the other hand is too confident in himself which sometimes is not needed. He should be open to ideas, communication, and at least John’s point of view because that was clearly why he came (to make analysis, findings, discuss how the best process would be adopted).
It’s bad enough that Williams made the wrong move, it’s worse that John didn’t question this decision.
Karen needs more confidence in speaking up. She needed to come to terms that observations aren’t verdicts. They are deliberated on and the tone in which she presents her observations matters and also the relationship between herself and her colleagues determines how easy or difficult that will be. This is why it’s not okay to have rivals at work places.
In all, I commend Karen for finding the best way to take on the conversation with John. I also commend John’s openness to critics on his job. This shows how collaboration can bring beautiful results and how compromise on ethics/values could be detrimental
Suleiman Yunusa
Team 9
From this case study we can find out there is lack of team work, transparency and proper communication from Williams side.
Lack of accountability and ethical practices from John’s side. Even though he was a bit concerned about the rushed he did nothing about it.
Karen on the other hand was afraid to call john out for his lack of competence, but later on teamed up with him to find a possible solution to problem encountered.
Sherifa Shoba Cohort 18, team 9.
Issues that arises from this case study include:
-Lack of integrity and Transparency from William’s. He didn’t consider the validity of the report and just prioritize moving the project forward while disregarding the quality and authenticity.
-Ethical reporting: this was not done by Karen even when she was aware of the negative impact the false report could cause. She was more concerned about her position at work and if any critics she will probably make could affect her.
– Professional Responsibility: although John was concerned of the whole rushed process. He didn’t make any obvious effort to critic wha necessary as a project manager. This in turn make the project be on standby because the first step which was to gather reports from workers were tampered with and as such the next step was on hold.
Key skills used to curb the challenges faced include:
– Critical thinking and Problem solving through assessing the risks of accepting that report and seeking solutions to the issue.
– Communication and Team collaboration to address the issue.
– Ethical courage by challenging the report despite potential risks.
-Resourcefulness by finding a global firm to review the data of the report.
– Long-term perspective by focusing on the company’s reputation and future clients meetings which enables John and Karen to push forward with the right step and actions to uphold their dignity, values and lead a successful project.