Ethics in ACS: Breach of Ethical Standards by Michael

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Introduction:
The most important element of profession is the requirement of its members to follow code of
ethics. In case of ACS, Code of Conduct is developed on the basis of social regulations and
standards and it is referred as code of professional conduct. Regulations of this code are
applicable on all the members who engaged in the area of information and communications
technology (ICT). This code identified 6 core ethical standards and the associated need for
professional conduct. Society needs that member of this profession must comply with these
values and they must act with responsibility and integrity in all of their professional dealings
(ACS, n.d.).
This paper defines the ethical standards of ACS with the help of the case study, and lastly paper
is concluded with brief conclusion.
Ethical standards:
In the present case, Michael takes all the credit of the work done by Courtney and she does not
receive any credit for her efforts. This paper discusses the ethical standards breached by Michael.
Honesty:
This standard states that member of this profession must not breach the trust of the public in this
profession or the trust of their stakeholders. While taking professional decisions and actions, member
must ensure honesty. Number of situations arises during their professional career which seems beneficial
for member but in actual it cause some harm to the member. This type of behavior is not accepted in this
profession. It is necessary for members to comply with these provisions:
 Member must not make and rejects if received any offer related to bribery or inducement.
 Must not mislead the client in context of product and service suitability.

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 Must distinguish between the professional and personal opinion while providing advice (ACS,
2014).
 Must provide actual estimates for the projects handle by them.
 Give credit of the work perform by other person where such credit is due.
 Must not make any such attempt in which member enhance his own reputation at the expense of
the reputation of another person.
In the present case, Michael breach this ethical standard because he fails to give credit of the work
perform by other person where such credit is due. In other words, he does give credit to the Courtney for
the work done by her. Action of Michael is not ethical because his action demotivates the Courtney and
also affects her work in future which ultimately cause harm to the company and society. His action also
breaches the trust of the public in this profession.
He also makes attempt to enhance his own reputation at the expense of the reputation of Courtney, and
this attempt is also an unethical action (DSEF, n.d.).
Professional development:
Member is also obligated to ensure professional development and this can be done by
understanding new technologies, practices and standards related to their profession. Member
must ensure that knowledge and actions become example for others and they are delivered to
recipients in such a way as it increases their effectiveness not only in present work but also in
their future actions. It is necessary for members to comply with these provisions:
 Members must update their knowledge and skills.
 Must increase their awareness in context of issues which not affect only affect their
profession but also affect their relationship with public.