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Code of Ethics
Judith Light CMC is a member and a Certified
Management Consultant of IMC USA. IMC USA is the professional
association and certifying body dedicated to promoting excellence and ethics in
management consulting.
All IMC USA members pledge in writing to abide by the
Institute's Code of Ethics. Their adherence to the Code signifies voluntary
assumption of self-discipline.
Key provisions of the Code require that IMC members:
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Safeguard confidential information
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Render impartial, independent advice
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Accept only those client engagements they are qualified to perform
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Agree with the client in advance on the basis for professional charges
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Develop realistic and practical solutions to client problems
The Institute enforces the Code by receiving and investigating
complaints of violations and by taking disciplinary action, including
revocation of certification against any member who is found guilty of Code
violation.
Clients
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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.
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Members will establish realistic expectations of the benefits and results of
their services.
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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.
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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.
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Members will refrain from inviting an employee of an current or previous client
to consider alternative employment without prior discussion with the client.
Engagements
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Members will only accept assignments which they possess the expertise to
perform, and will only assign staff with the requisite expertise.
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Members will ensure that before accepting any engagement a mutual understanding
of the objectives, scope, work plan, and fee arrangements has been established.
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Members will offer to withdraw from a consulting engagement when their
objectivity or integrity may be impaired.
Fees
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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.
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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
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Members will respect the individual and corporate rights of clients and
consulting colleagues, and will not use proprietary information or
methodologies without permission.
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Members will represent the profession with integrity and professionalism in
their relations with their clients, colleagues and the general public.
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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.
Members who apply for the CMC (Certified Management
Consultant) designation must pass a written examination on the application of
the IMC USA Code of Ethics to client service. The CMC mark is awarded to
consultants who have met high standards of education, experience, competence
and professionalism.
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