1. OBSERVE ETHICAL PRACTICES

2. Elements Element 1. Protect the interests of clients
Element 2. Ensure correct representation
Element 3. Maintain good work practices

3. Introduction to Observe Ethical Practice
Ethics is concerned with behaviours or conducts that are perceived to be right or wrong or acceptable or unacceptable.

5. Safeguard the integrity of other’s information
Safeguard the Integrity and Security of Other’s Information as Required by Privacy Legislation and Company Policy/Safeguard and Articulate Potential Conflicts of Interest as Quickly as Possible to the Relevant Parties

6. Safeguard the integrity of other’s information (Cont.)
Security procedures that may be implemented to safeguard information may include:
not sharing passwords
protecting confidential information by not leaving it visible to others
preventing unauthorized persons from accessing confidential information
not discussing confidential information with unauthorized individuals, even colleagues
storing information in secure cabinets or safes to protect against damage andunauthorized access

7. Maintain Clients interest and confidentiality
Proprietary Rights
These are the rights that go with ownership of data or real property. This may include financial information, intellectual property such as designs, concepts,

8. In addition to established organizational policies, there are legislations and standards that seek to protect the integrity and confidentiality of stakeholders’ rights and information; these include:
Confidentiality act
copyright laws
intellectual property rights
data protection act
privacy act
trade practices legislation

9. ELEMENT 2 ENSURE CORRECT REPRESENTATION
If a particular job requires specific skills that you do not possess, you can simply enroll incourses or programmes at credible institutions and obtain these skills. Remember thatonce you are enrolled in these courses you can include them on your resume.

10. Continued
Present Estimates for Work in a Realistic Manner, Considering the Stages of Work, Budget Constraints, and Ability to Influence Project Stages

11. Continued You should include the following in your estimates:
overall price or cost
breakdown, detailing when components of the price
schedules, explaining in details of when the work will be completed and the products that have already been delivered
terms and conditions
duration or time period for which the estimates are valid
Payment terms or schedule

12. ELEMENT 3 MAINTAIN GOOD WORK PRACTICE
Protect and Promote Work Practices and the Health and Safety of Self andOthers/Update and Upgrade Professional Skills and Knowledge

13. Element 3 Cont.
Employees are expected to comply with these guidelines and procedures that relate to workplace hazards and risks that may affect them in one way or another.
They are expected to behave in a manner that ensures the health, safety, and security of themselves and their colleagues

14. Treat Colleagues and Employees Equitably and Professionally
Employees will contribute more to an organization if they believe they will obtain additional outcome. Outcomes may include:
Pay
fringe benefits
 job satisfaction
status
opportunities for advancement
job security

15. In closing
Remember that honesty is the best policy and so you should never misrepresent a product or service to your clients, colleagues, and employees;