1. Copyright © 2013 by United Space Alliance, LLC. Ethics Briefing Accepting the Ethical Responsibilities Associated with the Contract Management Profession – Are you prepared to handle Ethical Dilemmas? Copyright © 2013 by United Space Alliance, LLC. Penny L. White November 20, 2013

2. Page 1 Copyright © 2013 by United Space Alliance, LLC. Ethics Briefing What is Ethics? What is the Contract Management Code of Ethics? Case Studies / DiscussionCase Studies / Discussion How would you Handle these Ethical Dilemmas? Let’s talk about Ethics!

3. Page 2 Copyright © 2013 by United Space Alliance, LLC. Ethics Briefing What is ethics?

4. Page 3 Copyright © 2013 by United Space Alliance, LLC. Ethics Briefing “The principles of conduct governing an individual or a group; a guiding philosophy.”“The principles of conduct governing an individual or a group; a guiding philosophy.” Merriam-Webster “A moral principle or set of moral values held by an individual or group.”“A moral principle or set of moral values held by an individual or group.” World English Dictionary “The basic concepts and fundamental principles of decent human conduct. It includes the study of universal values such as essential equality of all men and women, human or natural rights, obedience to the law of land, concern for health and safety and it, increasingly also for the natural environment.”“The basic concepts and fundamental principles of decent human conduct. It includes the study of universal values such as essential equality of all men and women, human or natural rights, obedience to the law of land, concern for health and safety and it, increasingly also for the natural environment.” BusinessDictionary.com Ethics Defined

5. Page 4 Copyright © 2013 by United Space Alliance, LLC. Ethics Briefing H.L. MenckenH.L. Mencken “Conscience is the inner voice that warns us somebody may be looking.” Robert FrostRobert Frost “You've got to be brave and you've got to be bold. Brave enough to take your chance on your own discrimination - what's right and what's wrong, what's good and what's bad.” Robert F. KennedyRobert F. Kennedy “Moral courage is a more rare commodity than bravery in battle or great intelligence.” Oprah WinfreyOprah Winfrey “Real integrity is doing the right thing, knowing that nobody's going to know whether you did it or not.” Food for Thought

6. Page 5 Copyright © 2013 by United Space Alliance, LLC. Ethics Briefing What is the Contract Management Code of Ethics?

7. Page 6 Copyright © 2013 by United Space Alliance, LLC. Ethics Briefing Introduction The Contract Management Code of Ethics Each member of the contract management profession (“the profession”) accepts the obligation to continuously improve one’s professional knowledge and job performance in the field of contract management, and to abide by the letter and spirit of the ethical standards set forth below. Each member of the profession shall:

8. Page 7 Copyright © 2013 by United Space Alliance, LLC. Ethics Briefing Standard One Strive to attain the highest professional standard of job performance, to exercise diligence in carrying out one's professional duties, and to serve the profession to the best of one’s ability.

9. Page 8 Copyright © 2013 by United Space Alliance, LLC. Ethics Briefing Standard Two Conduct oneself in such a manner as to bring credit upon the profession, as well as to maintain trust and confidence in the integrity of the contract management process.

10. Page 9 Copyright © 2013 by United Space Alliance, LLC. Ethics Briefing Standard Three Avoid engagement in any transaction that might conflict or appear to conflict with the proper discharge of one's professional duties by reason of a financial interest, family relationship, or any other circumstances.

11. Page 10 Copyright © 2013 by United Space Alliance, LLC. Ethics Briefing Standard Four Comply with all laws and regulations that govern the contract management process in the jurisdictions in which one conducts business, including protection of competition- sensitive and proprietary information from inappropriate disclosure.

12. Page 11 Copyright © 2013 by United Space Alliance, LLC. Ethics Briefing Standard Five Keep informed of developments in the contract management field, utilizing both formal training and ad hoc means, to continuously increase knowledge, skill, and professional competence.

13. Page 12 Copyright © 2013 by United Space Alliance, LLC. Ethics Briefing Standard Six Share one’s knowledge and experience openly to contribute to the development of other professionals, improve performance quality, and enhance public perception of the profession.

14. Page 13 Copyright © 2013 by United Space Alliance, LLC. Ethics Briefing Standard Seven Not knowingly influence others to commit any act that would constitute a violation of this code.

15. Page 14 Copyright © 2013 by United Space Alliance, LLC. Ethics Briefing Standard Summary The Professional Standards and Ethics Committee of the NCMA Board of Directors has as one of its goals the enhancement of the awareness of and commitment to the Contract Management Code of Ethics. The members of the committee share suggestions and best practices for how to reinforce this fundamental part of effective acquisition—a strong code of ethics that helps generate conversation around this important topic.

16. Page 15 Copyright © 2013 by United Space Alliance, LLC. Ethics Briefing ETHICAL DILEMMAS… HOW WOULD YOU RESPOND?

17. Page 16 Copyright © 2013 by United Space Alliance, LLC. Ethics Briefing Case Study 1 Good Friends: A Case Study in Contracting Ethics and Integrity Group 1 Read the Case Study and discuss the questions. Continue with Scenario 1 and discuss questions. Read and discuss the Case Study conclusion. Questions: –What would you do? –What should the contracting officer report and to whom? Why? –For Scenario 1, discuss the integrity and ethics issues. - What laws, if any, have been broken? - Discuss how one’s moral compass can be affected by such factors as one’s relationships with others, financial difficulties, or perceptions that misconduct and improper business practices are tolerated in one’s profession.

18. Page 17 Copyright © 2013 by United Space Alliance, LLC. Ethics Briefing Case Study 1 Good Friends: A Case Study in Contracting Ethics and Integrity Group 2 Read the Case Study and discuss the questions. Continue with Scenarios 2 and 3 and discuss questions. Read and discuss the Case Study conclusion. Questions: –What would you do? –What should the contracting officer report and to whom? Why? –For Scenarios 2 and 3, discuss the integrity and ethics issues. - What laws, if any, have been broken? - Discuss how one’s moral compass can be affected by such factors as one’s relationships with others, financial difficulties, or perceptions that misconduct and improper business practices are tolerated in one’s profession.

19. Page 18 Copyright © 2013 by United Space Alliance, LLC. Ethics Briefing Case Study 2 Mission First: A Case Study in Contracting Ethics and Integrity Group 3 Read the Case Study and discuss the questions. Questions: –Identify the contracting ethics and integrity issues that are presented in this case. –Describe WHAT you would do and WHY you would do it. –Describe WHY it is important for members of the acquisition community to have a shared sense of professional integrity. - Discuss how one’s moral compass can be affected by such factors as one’s relationships with others, financial difficulties, or perceptions that misconduct and improper business practices are tolerated in one’s profession.

20. Page 19 Copyright © 2013 by United Space Alliance, LLC. Ethics Briefing Case Study 3 The Plum Assignment: A Case Study in Contracting Ethics and Integrity Group 4 Read the Case Study and discuss. Questions: –What ethics and integrity issues are presented in this case? –Discuss how one’s moral compass can be affected by such factors as one’s relationships with others. –What lessons learned can be gained for the person in this case study? Compile a list.

21. Page 20 Copyright © 2013 by United Space Alliance, LLC. Ethics Briefing Ending Thoughts Yogi Berra Yogi Berra “If you don't know where you are going, you'll end up someplace else.” George EliotGeorge Eliot “Our deeds determine us, as much as we determine our deeds.” Tom PetersTom Peters “There is no such thing as a minor lapse of integrity.” Elvis PresleyElvis Presley “Values are like fingerprints. Nobody's are the same, but you leave 'em all over everything you do.” Albert EinsteinAlbert Einstein “Whoever is careless with the truth in small matters cannot be trusted with important matters.”