PMI CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management) Examination Content OutlineRisk Management and ComplianceMedium
A project manager discovers that a team member has been inflating progress reports to make deadlines appear met, despite significant delays. This behavior directly violates which core ethical consideration in project management?
- AResponsibility
- BFairness
- CHonesty
- DRespect
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. Honesty
Inflating progress reports constitutes misrepresentation and deception, which is a direct violation of the ethical principle of honesty outlined by PMI.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Responsibility relates to ownership of decisions and actions, not directly to falsifying data.
- B. Fairness involves impartial decision-making and avoiding conflicts of interest, which is not the core issue.
- D. Respect involves showing regard for oneself, others, and resources, which is not the primary violation here.
PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct: Honesty
The ethical principle that requires project professionals to understand and uphold truthfulness in their conduct and communications, ensuring accuracy and avoiding deception.
- Truthfulness in all communications.
- Accuracy in reporting.
- Avoiding misleading statements or actions.
Memory trick: PMI's 'HRRF' are Honesty, Responsibility, Respect, Fairness.