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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Karen is a game changer for John, and she was a pro active communicator, honesty and teamwork also played a major role.
I feel like William is a one man army, he’s not much of a team player and that’s not healthy. You don’t just put off someone’s ideas because you feel as though the person would like whatever was given to the person at the long run.
I saw communication come into play in a manner that was respectful and considerate with Karen. She was new but had good organisational ethics. The way she collaborated with John, brainstorming over ideas together, doing research.
John too, showed great organisational skills by being open to criticism, knowing that he must not always know it all. Plus the fact that he was willing to work with an outside source (the firm) and see to it that the project ran smoothly makes him a Good Project Manager
So outlining the skill deployed, we have
1. Honestly
2. Critical Thinking
3. Team Work/Collaboration
4. Research
5. Adaptability
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It’s a worrisome thing trying to manipulate what supposed be a foundation. Proactiveness in deploying ethics of PM saved Karen from falling victim of negligence. Asking questions when necessary.
When it became obvious that the situation ahead could be devastating John has no option than open up to their shuddy deal about the report.
Though, Karen realized in good time, not come disappoint their new company in a foreign land. Not ready to compromise Company’s integrity and future decides to think outside the box for solution which inventually payoff.
Ability to resolve issues quickly is also key for a PM to valuable impact.
professional conduct highlighted from the scenario are
team work
communications
research
honesty
integrity
Williams lacks teamwork
but Karen and John were able to bring them together through effective communication ,research and pure honesty
Reading through the project, I really can say there was no good team spirit among the three individuals. In a project, all members of the team should be carried out to ensure the success of such project. However, I love how Karen was able to come up with possible solution to solve the issue on ground. It shows Karen is a great thinker and a problem solver. Every team should have someone like Karen.
What I saw here was the absent of team work being carried out by William, and the bridge it brought caused the division between the three most especially with John and Karen. If William had used team work, such disaster would not have happened.
Kareen was quite professional about her review. Even though she was scared it might affect her relationship with John yet she did not stop her from giving an honest review. John was also very professional by accepting Karen’s honest review about the project.
To be a good projectmanager it is important to look at how a project can fail.karen and john were able to map out their options and weigh The chances of
1) Honesty
Karen’s willingness to express concerns about the report’s validity.
2) Transparency
John and Karen’s decision to investigate the report.
3) Accountability
Ensuring accurate findings to inform the project’s next stage.
4. Objectivity
Seeking external review from a reputable global firm.
The skills deployed are as followed
Critical thinking
Effective communication
Collaborative problem-solving
Ethical awareness
Professional courage
Analytical skills
Research skills
I give Karen a thumbs up. She demonstrated all the ethics of project management.
She used the communication tool to solve the situation at hand.
She showed Respect even when she was asked for a honest review and opinion.
She researched on the possible solution to counter the issue they were facing at that present time.
She had a great TEAM SPIRIT. She built a working team without hurting the Ego of anyone or making anyone feel incompetent