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 said pointing out something to John will make the workspace not fun anymore simply because John is a nice guy. Technically she knows what to say but she’s afraid of hurting John’s feelings. That was completely unacceptable. As a PM one of the skill set required is upholding value. Your integrity can make or mar the organization to which you belong, and failing to do/say the right thing is an unethical behavior.
Skills employed, the major ones I think was a thorough research and effective communication.
Issues of Professional Conduct featured in the scenario includes:
– Inability to Collaborate: This is a clear breach of professional conduct. Collaboration is essential in any team environment. William’s failure to work with John demonstrates a lack of teamwork and respect for colleagues.
– Lack of Communication: Not updating John and Karen on the project’s progress is unprofessional. It shows a lack of transparency and accountability. It also hinders the team’s ability to function effectively.
– Lack of Problem Anticipation: This suggests a lack of proactive thinking. A good project manager anticipates potential issues and takes steps to mitigate them. William’s failure to do so could have serious consequences for the project.
– John’s Inability to Manage William: This raises questions about John’s leadership skills. While William’s behavior is unacceptable, John should have addressed the issues more effectively. He should have provided clear expectations, communicated regularly, and held William accountable for his actions.
Skills Used to Bring Ethics into Decisions:
– Team-Building Skills: These skills are essential for fostering a positive and productive work environment. John should have used team-building exercises and activities to encourage collaboration and trust.
– Communication Skills: Clear, open, and honest communication is crucial for ethical decision-making. John should have addressed William’s behavior directly and provided him with constructive feedback. Karen was open and honest with her concerns about the document that was prepared by William.
– Problem-Solving Skills: Identifying and resolving issues ethically requires strong problem-solving skills. John should have worked with William to find solutions that were fair and beneficial to the team while Karen’s problem solving skills led her to carry out research on the anticipated problem.
– Negotiation Skills: These skills were essential for reaching mutually acceptable solutions despite existing conflict.
1- there was no integrity
2-lack of communication
3-lack of team work
4- no knowledge of regulatory environment in Johns part
Issues recognised include
1. Lack of integrity and trust
2. No team work
3. Communication was not properly done
4. Also, there was limited knowledge of regulatory environment.
The problem are as follows :
*There was no communication
*encroachment of boundary
*lack of integrity
Issues of Professional Conduct in the Scenario
• Lack of proper stakeholder engagement
• Honesty and integrity in project reporting
Skills Used to Bring Ethics into Decision-Making
• Critical thinking and risk awareness
• Courage and integrity
• Problem-solving and research
• Collaboration and open communication
Issues of professional conduct I identify are:
No integrity
Lack of attention to details
No communication
Lack of teamwork
Lack of professionalism
Decision made to restore ethics include:
Collaboration
Critical Thinking
Research
Transparency
Teamwork
Integrity and honesty
Good Communication
lack of communication skills and ethical practise
Lack of team works
He did not carry along his team members along to brainstorm ideas
Lack of communication among members
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The professional conduct carried out by the team sent to foreseening a new project about to be executed by their company is.
1) Team Work
2) Planing
3) Value
4) Curious
5) Empatheic
6)Clear calm Communication
7) Research
The skill used to bring ethics into the case study is.
1)Contiune Professional development
2)Negotiation
3)Ethics And Standards
4)Time Management
5) Knowledge Of The Regulatory Enviroment.
I would say that there was lack of team work and it created a lot of nope hole.
Secondly Mr. William a professional should have submitted to Mr. John who is the project manager hence this brought about
Finally, the project was done without trust, honesty and integrity.