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IMC USA Code of
Ethics
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All IMC USA members pledge
in writing to abide by the Institute's Code Ethics. Their adherence to the
Code signifies voluntary assumption of self-discipline.
As the professional association and certifying
body for management consultants in the United States, IMC USA requires
adherence to this Code of Ethics as a condition of membership and
certification. The standards of conduct set forth in this Code provide
basic principles in the ethical practice of management consulting. The
purpose of this Code is to help IMC USA members maintain their
professionalism and adhere to high ethical standards in the conduct of
providing services to clients and in their dealings with their colleagues
and the public. The individual judgment of Members is required to apply
these principles. Members are liable to disciplinary action under the IMC
USA Rules of Procedure for Enforcement of this Code if their conduct is
found by the IMC USA Ethics Committee to be in violation of the Code or to
bring discredit to the profession or to IMC USA.
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| My
Commitment to My Clients |
| 1) |
I will serve my clients
with integrity, competence, independence, objectivity, and
professionalism. |
| 2) |
I will mutually establish
with my clients realistic expectations of the benefits and results of my
services. |
| 3) |
I will only accept
assignments for which I possess the requisite experience and competence to
perform and will only assign staff or engage colleagues with the knowledge
and expertise needed to serve my clients effectively. |
| 4) |
Before accepting any
engagement, I will ensure that I have worked with my clients to establish
a mutual understanding of the objectives, scope, work plan, and fee
arrangements. |
| 5) |
I will treat appropriately
all confidential client information that is not public knowledge, take
reasonable steps to prevent it from access by unauthorized people, and
will not take advantage of proprietary or privileged information, either
for use by myself, the client's firm, or another client, without the
client's permission. |
| 6) |
I will avoid conflicts of
interest or the appearance of such and will immediately disclose to the
client circumstances or interests that I believe may influence my judgment
or objectivity. |
| 7) |
I will offer to withdraw
from a consulting assignment when I believe my objectivity or integrity
may be impaired. |
| 8) |
I will refrain from
inviting an employee of an active or inactive client to consider
alternative employment without prior discussion with the client.
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| My
Commitment to Fiscal Integrity |
| 9) |
I will agree in advance
with a client on the basis for fees and expenses and will charge fees that
are reasonable and commensurate with the services delivered and the
responsibility accepted. |
| 10) |
I will not accept
commissions, remuneration, or other benefits from a third party in
connection with the recommendations to a client without that client's
prior knowledge and consent, and I will disclose in advance any financial
interests in goods or services that form part of such
recommendations. |
| My
Commitment to the Public and the Profession |
| 11) |
If within the scope of my
engagement, I will report to appropriate authorities within or external to
the client organization any occurrences of malfeasance, dangerous
behavior, or illegal activities. |
| 12) |
I will respect the rights
of consulting colleagues and consulting firms and will not use their
proprietary information or methodologies without permission. |
| 13) |
I will represent the
profession with integrity and professionalism in my relations with my
clients, colleagues, and the general public. |
| 14) |
I will not advertise my
services in a deceptive manner nor misrepresent or denigrate individual
consulting practitioners, consulting firms, or the consulting
profession. |
| 15) |
If I perceive a violation
of the Code, I will report it to the Institute of Management Consultants
USA and will promote adherence to the Code by other member consultants
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