Ethics Flashcards
(11 cards)
Can you explain how you act with integrity
- Not taking advantage
- Not allowing bias, Conflict interest override decisions
- Not offering / accepting gifts
- Trustworthy
- Transparent
- Respect confidential info
Why must you act within your professional capabilities / competence
To ensure I do not advise clients incorrectly which could lead to complaing or claim of negligence
Can you explain how you take responsibility
- Accountable
- Act with skill, care, dilligence
- Appropriate CHP in place
- Challenge when you think something isn’t right
How do you provide high standard of service when executing professional appointments
- EnSure client receives best service and support
- Transparent fees
- Act within Scope of service
- Communication with client allowing them to make informed decisions
Can you explain how you promote trust in profession
- Professional obligations
- Trustworthy manner (professional / private life)
- Actions affect others and environment
Can you clarify what an individual should do to maintain high ethical standard in their profession
- Maintain CPD
- RICS RoC
- Addressing unethical behaviour
- Keep actions under review (in out work)
What things can employers do to create ethical environment for staff
- Encourage staff chartered
- Promote CPD
- Inc ethical standards in employee hiring, contract, training
- Confidential procedures for whistle blowing
Difference between ethics and integrity
Integrity
* Strong moral principles
* Doing right thing
Ethics
* Applies to organisations rules, regulations and organisational code of conduct
Are you aware of any tools produced by RICS to help members make ethical decisions
Ethics decision tree
What are RICS Black Books
Collection of information published by RICS that define good technical practice for construction professionals
RICS member requirements
CPD 20 hours (10 formal)
Complete online ethics every 3 years
