Ethics &
Confidentiality
Curt Deckert Associates
will only take on projects which promise to benefit the client beyond the
fees charged. We are also eager to serve you when you need an outside,
objective R&D opinion, or when there are technical problems which cannot
be solved internally in a timely manner.
Specific references and resumes will
be furnished to prospective clients on request. We adhere to a code of
ethics which requires strict confidence between the client and us in accordance
with standards of the Institute
of Management Consultants (IMC).
We keep each client's work confidential except when disclosure is specifically
permitted. Patent rights and designs are typically transferred to the client.
IMC USA Code
of Ethics
Clients
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Members will serve their clients with
integrity, competence, and objectivity, using a professional approach at
all times, and placing the best interests of the client above all others.
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Members will establish realistic expectations
of the benefits and results of their services.
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Members will treat all client information
that is not public knowledge as confidential, will prevent it from access
by unauthorized people, and will not take advantage of proprietary or privileged
information, either for use by them, their firm or another client, without
the client’s permission.
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Members will avoid conflicts of interest,
or the appearance of such, and will disclose to a client any circumstances
or interests that might influence their judgment and objectivity.
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Members will refrain from inviting an
employee of an active or inactive client to consider alternative employment
without prior discussion with the client.
Engagements
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Members will only accept assignments which
they possess the expertise to perform, and will only assign staff with
the requisite expertise.
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Members will ensure that before accepting
any engagement, a mutual understanding of the objectives, scope, work plan,
and fee arrangements has been established.
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Members will offer to withdraw from a
consulting engagement when their objectivity or integrity may be impaired.
Fees
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Members will agree in advance
with a client on the basis for fees and expenses, and will charge fees
and expenses that are reasonable, legitimate and commensurate with the
services delivered and the responsibility accepted.
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Members will disclose to
their clients in advance any fees or commissions that they receive for
equipment, supplies or services they could recommend to their clients
Profession
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Members will respect the individual and
corporate rights of clients and consulting colleagues, and will not use
proprietary information or methodologies without permission.
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Members will represent the profession
with integrity and professionalism in their relations with their clients,
colleagues and the general public.
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Members will report violations of this
Code to the Institute, and will ensure that other consultants working on
behalf of the member abide by this Code.
The
Institute of Management Consultants USA, Inc. (IMC USA) adopted
its first Code of Ethics in 1968. Since that time IMC USA has modified
the wording of the Code for additional clarity and relevance to clients.
The current Code was approved February 22, 2002. All IMC USA
members pledge in writing to abide by the Institute’s Code of Ethics. Their
adherence to the Code signifies voluntary assumption of self-discipline
above and beyond the requirements of law. It is consistent with
the International Code of Professional Conduct published by the International
Council of Management Consulting Institute (ICMCI) of which IMC USA is
a founding member. This qualifies us to do consulting in most of the industrialized
world.
Members who
apply for the CMC (Certified Management Consultant) designation must pass
a written examination on the application of the IMC USA Code of Ethics
to client service. The CMC mark is awarded to consultants who have met
high standards of education, experience, competence and professionalism.
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