Professional Practice

Question 1

Rules of Professional Conduct

Answer 1

scope of practice, code of ethics, relationship with association, duties to employer/employees/profession/public

Question 2

Scope of Practice

Answer 2

working within your role

Question 3

Code of Ethics Principles

Answer 3

1 - Competence
2 - Legal requirements
3 - Dignity in the workplace
4 - Balancing Interests
5 - Confidentiality
6 - Conflict of Interest
7 - Professional Growth and Support

Question 4

Competence Definition

Answer 4

understanding of the knowledge and skills required, and provides services in an honest and diligent manner

Question 5

Legal Requirements

Answer 5

must adhere to acts/regulations/by laws; cannot knowlingly engage or condone any activity to work around the law; duty to keep current on laws that govern HR practices (ie. ESA. HRC, OHSA, PIPEDA etc)

Question 6

Dignity in the Workplace

Answer 6

support/promote and apply requirements in workplace within profession and society

Question 7

Balancing Interests

Answer 7

balance org and employee needs and interests; adhere to HR standards and act with integrity

Question 8

Confidentiality

Answer 8

hold in strict confidence all confidential information acquired within their duties

Question 9

Conflict of Interest

Answer 9

avoid, or disclose a potential conflict of interest that may infleunce personal actions or judgements

Question 10

Professional Growth

Answer 10

engage in activities that enhance the credibility and value of the profession

Question 11

Ethics Definition

Answer 11

making decisions about what is acceptable and unacceptable with regard to an orgs’ people and process

Question 12

Risk Management Process

Answer 12

1 - Identify the risks
2 - Assess the risks
3 - Develop strategies
4 - Implement the strategies and communicate
5 - Monitor the results

Question 13

Risk Management Strategies

Answer 13

avoidance, acceptance, modification, transfer or sharing

Question 14

Risk Management Avoidance Strategy

Answer 14

stop providing service or doing the activity

Question 15

Risk Management Acceptance Strategy

Answer 15

org will choose to accept the risk

Question 16

Risk Management Modification Strategy

Answer 16

change activity to reduce likelihood of risk occurring or reduce severity of consequence

Question 17

Risk Management Transfer/Sharing Strategy

Answer 17

transfer risk to other org through contractual agreement

Question 18

Duties to Professional Association

Answer 18

identify as registrant, member of committee if asked., honest in applications/certifications

Question 19

Duties to Employers, Employee and Public

Answer 19

avoid unbecoming behaviour, act with courtest and respect, establish mutual trust