Mark is a
Member of the Institute of Management Consultants IMC USA.
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
above and beyond the requirements of law. 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)
http://www.imcusa.org/ 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 Institutes (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.