Ethical Practice Competency

Question 1

Authenticity

Answer 1

Ability to stay true to values and maintain integrity in
both personal and professional lives and, from an
organizational perspective, approach to forming and
maintaining relationships with colleagues and others in
the organization.

Question 2

Bribery

Answer 2

Exchange of anything of value to gain greater influence
or preference.

Question 3

Code of conduct

Answer 3

Principles that guide decision making and behavior in
an organization.

Question 4

Confidentiality

Answer 4

Treatment of personal information that has been
disclosed to another person or organization.

Question 5

Conflict of interest

Answer 5

Situation in which a person or organization may benefit
from undue influence due to involvement in outside
activities, relationships, or investments that conflict with
or have an impact on the employment relationship or
its outcomes.

Question 6

Integrity

Answer 6

Maintaining consistency between one’s values and
one’s actions.

Question 7

Privacy

Answer 7

An individual’s right to freedom from intrusion (by
viewing, monitoring, reading, etc.) into matters,
actions, or information that is personal.

Question 8

Transparency

Answer 8

Extent to which an organization’s agreements,
dealings, information, practices, and transactions are
open to disclosure and review by relevant persons.