Unit 5 [GM594: Project Close-outs, Ethics, and Professional Responsibilities] Unit 5 Assignment: Analysis of Codes of
Conduct
Find a code of conduct of an organization in which you are interested through Internet research. Remember
that different organizations use different phrases and terms to title their codes of conduct, so you may need to
use combinations of keywords and phrases in your research (like “code of ethics,” “code of conduct,” “code of
professional responsibility,” etc.).
Compare and contrast the code of conduct you select with PMI’s Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct
(n.d.) in terms of organization, content, and specificity. Then present a real or hypothetical project scenario in
which a Project Manager would be subject to both of these codes. Explain what section(s) of each code would
apply to the scenario and discuss what actions would and would not be appropriate for the project manager,
given your interpretation of these applicable sections of the two codes.
Your paper must contain the following titled sections: Introduction (present a thesis and explain how the body of the paper is arranged to support the thesis)
Organization of the Codes (Compare and contrast the organization of the two documents in this
section)
Content of the Codes (Compare and contrast the content of the two documents in this section)
Specificity of the Codes (Compare and contrast the degree of specificity of the two documents in this
section)
Project Management Scenario
Sections of the Two Codes Applicable to the Scenario
Analysis and Discussion of Acceptable Behaviors in the Scenario Based on the Codes
Conclusion (The main points of the paper are summarized and synthesized) Criteria Be sure your composition contains all the titled sections for each of the above areas.
Both codes of conduct must be referenced and cited and at least two additional scholarly references
must be used. Acceptable references are course materials and scholarly sources from the Kaplan
Library only. Your sources should follow proper APA format. (Review the APA formats found in the
Kaplan Writing Center. To access the Kaplan Writing Center, select this link.).
Your paper must contain 5-7 pages of content, not including the cover page and list of references.
Review the Rubric below to ensure all points have been captured in the Assignment. Reference
Project Management Institute (PMI). (n.d.). Code of ethics and professional conduct. Retrieved from
http://www.pmi.org/About-Us/~/media/PDF/Ethics/PMI-Code-of-Ethics-and-Professional-Conduct.ashx Directions for Submitting Your Assignment Unit 5 [GM594: Project Close-outs, Ethics, and Professional Responsibilities] Save your Assignment as Username-GM594 Assignment-Unit#.xls (Example: TAllen- GM594 AssignmentUnit 5.xls). Submit your file by selecting the Unit 5 Assignment Dropbox by the end of Unit 5. GM594 Unit 5 Assignment: Analysis of Codes of Conduct Points
Possible Content (35 points)
Paper contained the eight specified and titled sections identified in the assignment
instructions. 10 The introduction paragraph clearly referred to both the PMI Code of Ethics and Professional
Responsibility and the code of conduct of some other specific organization. 10 Content of paper is at least five pages in length. 15 Analysis (50 points)
The two codes were substantively and effectively compared and contrasted in terms of
organization, content, and specificity. 10 A project management scenario was presented clearly. 10 Explain what section(s) of each code would apply to the scenario. 10 Discussed what actions would and would not be appropriate for the project manager, given
your interpretation of these applicable sections of the two codes. 10 The key points of the paper were summarized and synthesized in a concise and clear
conclusion paragraph. 10 Writing (20 points)
Spelling, grammar, punctuation and sentence construction were accurate. 6 The composition is organized effectively: It includes the use of an introduction, body, and
conclusion. Section titles are used. Paragraph structure and length was effective and
appropriate. 8 APA formatting is used throughout. 6 Total
Instructor Comments:
105 Points
Earned
