Ethics and Professional Responsibility Flashcards
CAPM Flashcards

| Front | Back |
| Avoiding favoritism in task assignments | Maintaining Fairness |
| Being truthful about project status with the client | Exemplifying Honesty |
| Communicating project changes openly and honestly | Maintaining Honesty |
| Ensuring all team members have equal access to resources | Fairness |
| Fairness in projects | Ensuring equitable treatment and impartiality in decision-making |
| Honesty in communication | Providing truthful and transparent information to all parties |
| Principle demonstrated when ensuring team members are treated equally | Fairness |
| Recognizing and crediting team members' contributions | Showing Respect and Fairness |
| Respect in project management | Valuing diverse perspectives and treating all stakeholders with consideration |
| Respecting team members by listening to their ideas | Showing Respect |
| Responsibility in project management ethics | Taking ownership of decisions and their consequences |
| Scenario a project manager overhears confidential information being shared improperly | What ethical principle should they uphold,Respect for confidentiality and honesty |
| Scenario a stakeholder offers a gift to influence a decision | How should the project manager respond to maintain honesty and integrity,Refuse the gift and report the offer to ensure transparency |
| Taking responsibility for project delays | Accepting accountability and seeking solutions |
| What should a project manager do when they realize a mistake has been made | Apply responsibility by acknowledging and correcting the mistake promptly |
About the Flashcards
Flashcards for the CAPM exam guide you through the core ethical principles every project manager must master. Each card clarifies what responsibility, respect, fairness, and honesty mean in practice, helping you quickly recall definitions and grasp their importance to stakeholder relationships and decision-making.
The deck also uses realistic workplace scenarios-gifts offered to sway choices, managing delays, sharing confidential information-to reinforce how these principles are applied under exam conditions. Reviewing these concise prompts trains you to recognize ethical dilemmas, choose the correct response, and communicate transparently with clients and teams.
Topics covered in this flashcard deck:
- Responsibility principle
- Respect principle
- Fairness principle
- Honesty & transparency
- Ethical scenario judgment