The CMC Code of Ethics
C2 Consulting has
pledged in writing to abide by the Institute of Management Consultants USA Code
of Ethics. As a CMC, Paul Glen had to pass a written test of his knowledge of
this code. Key provisions of the Code specify:
Clients
Members will serve their clients with integrity, competence, and objectivity,
using a professional approach at all times, and placing the best interests of
the client above all others.
Members will establish realistic expectations of the benefits and results of
their services.
Members will treat all client information that is not public knowledge as
confidential, will prevent it from access by unauthorized people, and will not
take advantage of proprietary or privileged information, either for use by them,
their firm or another client, without the client’s permission.
Members will avoid conflicts of interest, or the appearance of such, and will
disclose to a client any circumstances or interests that might influence their
judgment and objectivity.
Members will refrain from inviting an employee of an active or inactive client
to consider alternative employment without prior discussion with the client.
Engagements
Members will only accept
assignments which they possess the expertise to perform, and will only assign
staff with the requisite expertise.
Members will ensure that
before accepting any engagement, a mutual understanding of the objectives,
scope, work plan, and fee arrangements has been established.
Members will offer to
withdraw from a consulting engagement when their objectivity or integrity may be
impaired.
Fees
Members will agree in advance with a client on the
basis for fees and expenses, and will charge fees and expenses that are
reasonable, legitimate and commensurate with the services delivered and the
responsibility accepted.
Members will disclose to
their clients in advance any fees or commissions that they receive for
equipment, supplies or services they could recommend to their clients.
Profession
Members will respect the
individual and corporate rights of clients and consulting colleagues, and will
not use proprietary information or methodologies without permission.
Members will represent the
profession with integrity and professionalism in their relations with their
clients, colleagues and the general public.
Members will report
violations of this Code to the Institute, and will ensure that other consultants
working on behalf of the member abide by this Code.
The Institute of Management Consultants USA, Inc. (IMC USA)
adopted its first Code of Ethics in 1968. Since that time IMC USA has modified
the wording of the Code for additional clarity and relevance to clients. The
current Code was approved February 22, 2002. It is consistent with the
International Code of Professional Conduct published by the International
Council of Management Consulting Institute (ICMCI) of which IMC USA is a
founding member.
