DEFINITION

Professional conduct is the field of regulation of

members of professional bodies, either acting
under statutory or contractual powers
DICTIONARY MEANING

Professional conduct is appropriate behavior

in all settings when interacting with colleagues,
clients, or the public-at-large


Historically, professional conduct was wholly
undertaken by the private professional bodies. These
bodies commonly established codes of conduct and
ethical codes for the guidance of their members.

Personal AttitudeReproof

In no circumstances should reproof take the form of

insult or abuse. It may be strong, but it should be
directed to the actual fault committed and the
language use should not be intemperate, offensive or
sarcastic
Religious Customs

Religious customs and prejudices will be respected.

Officers and junior commissioned officers will take
special that none of their acts, or of their
subordinates, violate the sanctity of any place held
sacred

APPROA
CH

What are the Ethical Principles and Standards of Conduct?

The Code of Conduct is shaped around four key ethics principles
that are intended to guide ethical decision making and behaviour.
Each principle is strengthened by the standards of conduct
describing the kind of behaviour that demonstrates that principle.
The principles and associated standards are equally important.
The ethics principles are:

integrity and impartiality

promoting the public good

commitment to the system of government

accountability and transparency

Commitment to the highest ethical standards

All staff are expected to:

be honest, impartial and conscientious when carrying out their

duties
ensure the principles of natural justice are observed
ensure all decisions are made ethically
report genuinely suspected wrongdoing, fraud, corrupt conduct or
maladministration to the appropriate authority

Sessional staff developmentand induction

Days
Encourage and support effective learning and
teaching practices
Foster commitment to the Universitys programs
and courses
Recognise the contribution of sessional staff.

Guideline for Ethical

Values
Ethical conduct is not a passive process, but
requires you to make conscious choices and
decisions, and to exercise good judgment,
consistent with the ethical values of the
organization. A few basic guidelines to keep in
mind:

always act honestly and impartially when

carrying out your duties;
never make private use of, nor disclose without
authorization, any confidential information you
obtain through your work for the IMF;
avoid outside activity that could reasonably be
perceived as a conflict of interest; and

always treat others in a courteous and

You may sometimes find that the proper conduct in a given situation is not
self-evident. This code can help you decide what to do in many, but not all,
situations. When you are in doubt about the ethical implications of an action,
seek advice before you act. Address any questions to your supervisor
colleagues.
And ask yourself these questions:

Is it legal?
Does it feel right?
Will it reflect negatively or positively on me or MIST
What would a reasonable person think about my action?
Would I be embarrassed if others knew I took this action?
Is there an alternative action that does not pose an ethical conflict?

Basic Standard of Conduct

As a staff member, you are expected to observe the highest
standards of ethical conduct, consistent with the values of integrity,
impartiality and discretion. You should strive to avoid even the
appearance of impropriety in your conduct. In the performance of
your duties, you have a duty of exclusive loyalty to the MIST, and to
its objectives, purposes, and principles.
Conflict resolution
Leaders/Officers/Managers have a responsibility to make themselves
available to staff members who may wish to raise concerns in
confidence and to deal with such situations in an impartial and
sensitive manner. Managers should endeavor to create an
atmosphere in which staff feel free to use, without fear of reprisal,
the existing institutional channels for conflict resolution, and to
express concerns about situations which are, or have the potential to
be, conflictive.