Chapter 8. Professional and Social Responsibility

This chapter covers the following PMP exam topics: PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct Responsibility Respect Fairness Honesty (For more information on the PMP exam topics, see “About the PMP Exam” in the introduction.)

In March 2002, the PMP certification examination changed to include an additional performance requirement specific to professional and social responsibility in the practice of project management. With the news media routinely reporting ethical lapses and abuses of professional judgment in various industries and companies, PMI chose to clearly establish what is and is not appropriate in the performance of professional project management services.