Conclusion

The purpose of this chapter has been to discuss the necessity of making ethics an integral part of leadership. Ethics—addressing issues of right and wrong—is one of the three major ways that values are integrated within society and business. Certain basic attributes of project management can result in ethical dysfunction if mismanaged. As a result, active management of ethical issues is a must. Three questions were introduced that permit project managers to discuss and explore ethical issues in an informal and informative manner. Finally, the chapter concluded with some practical advice on tying ethical reasoning to project management.