Professional Practice and Ethics Flashcards
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A CM discovers that a subcontractor has falsified daily reports to conceal a schedule delay. What is the CM's primary ethical obligation?
Answer: Report the falsification to the owner and document the incident formally
The CM's fiduciary duty to the owner requires full transparency about falsified records affecting project status.
Under the CMAA Code of Ethics, which behavior best demonstrates the duty of 'loyalty' to a client?
Answer: Disclosing all relevant project information, even when unfavorable to the CM's position
Loyalty requires full disclosure of all material information to the client regardless of how it reflects on the CM.
A CM firm is asked to review the work of another CM firm on a disputed project. What ethical principle should guide this engagement?
Answer: Provide an objective, factual assessment based on professional standards
Professional objectivity requires honest, evidence-based assessment even when reviewing a peer's work.
Which scenario most clearly violates the principle of 'conflict of interest' as defined by CMAA standards?
Answer: A CM accepts a consulting role with a supplier bidding on the project without disclosure
Accepting an undisclosed financial relationship with a project bidder is a direct conflict of interest.
A CM is pressured by an owner to certify a payment application for work that has not been completed to the required standard. The CM should:
Answer: Certify a partial amount reflecting only completed, conforming work
The CM must certify only work that conforms to contract requirements, protecting the owner's financial interests objectively.
Which document serves as the primary standard of professional conduct for Certified Construction Managers in the United States?
Answer: CMAA Standards of Practice and Code of Professional Ethics
The CMAA Standards of Practice and Code of Professional Ethics govern the conduct of Certified Construction Managers.
A CM learns that a design specification contains an error that will cause cost overruns but was not noticed during the CM's own review. Ethically, the CM should:
Answer: Disclose the error to the owner and design team immediately
Transparency requires the CM to promptly disclose known errors to all affected parties to minimize harm.