Professional Ethics (part 5)

Fundamental  Principles
-are drawn from a duties of professional whether in public service or not.
-they are frame in broad and general terms and constitute basic guidance on professional behaviour, as follow:
#In accepting or continuing a professional assignment or occupation,a member should always have regard to any factors which reflect adversely  upon his integrity and objectivity in relation to that assignment and occupation.

#A member should carry out his professional work with a proper regard for the technical and professional standard expected of him as a member and should not undertake or continue professional work which he is not himself competent to perform unless he obtains such advice and assistance as will enable him competently to carry out the work.



#A member should conduct himself with courtesy and consideration towards all with whom he comes into contact in the course of his professional work.

#A member should follow the ethical guidance of the professional body/goverment and in circumstances not provided for by the guidance should conduct himself in a manner consistent with the good reputation of the profession.

The fundamental principles cover the quality of integrity,objectivity,competency and professionalism expected of practitioners.

~Integrity means adherence to moral & ethical principles,or simply honesty.
~Objectivity means impartially in performing all services
~Professionalism means professional standards emphasizes the importance of possessing the necessary skills and proficiency to carry out the professional work.

The principles set out yhe overriding requirement that as a professional,a member must all times perform his/her work objectively and impartially and be free from influence by any consideration which might appear to be in conflict with this requirement.
The fundamental principles also define a member's duties to the public ,the clients,employers,duties to the profession,and fellow members of the profession.