Project Management Ethics In General And IT Project Management

PROJECT MANAGEMENT ETHICS In this paper we will be talking about project management ethics in general , and IT project management ethics in specific .

Who is the project manager ? His responsibilities ? IT PM ? What morals and ethics should he follow ? And how do they effect the the success of the project ?

How important are ethics in IT projects ? How hard is the ethical management ?

1.PROJECT MANAGER 1.1. What does a Project manager do 1.2. Project manager responsibilities 1.3. IT project manager

2.ETHICS

2.1. Definition 2.2. Ethics in the workplace 2.3. Business ethics risks

3.PROJECT MANAGER ETHICS 3.1. Decisions 3.2. Things they said about PM ethics

4.IT PROJECT MANAGER ETHICS

PROJECT MANAGER

< Project managers are responsible of planning, managing , coordinating and financial controling of the project>

1.1. What does a Project manager do?

Project managers ensure the project is completed on time and within budget, that the objectives of the project are achieved , and that everybody else is doing their job properly.. Project managers oversee (big picture) the project to assure that the desired result is achieved, the most efficient resources are used and the different interests involved are satisfied.

1.2. Project manager responsibilities agreeing project objectives representing the client's or organization's interests providing advice on the management of projects organizing the various professional people working on a project making sure that all the aims of the project are met making sure the quality standards are met using IT systems to keep track of people and progress overseeing the accounting, costing and billing

1.3. IT project manager

Maintains information technology strategies by managing staff; researching and implementing technological strategic solutions.

Maintains organization's effectiveness and efficiency by defining, delivering, and supporting strategic plans for implementing information

Definition

Ethics is not science because it does not have a body of knowledge and an accepted methodology; it is different because its main data are feelings and emotion, not concepts. Most ethical decisions are not supported by scientific facts but are based on the values of the presenter and the circumstances. Ethical judgments are subjective and may vary within cultures and communities.

2.1.Ethics in the Workplace there is a lot of focus on ethics in the workplace. An organization with an established code of ethics and conduct always functions better.

-code of ethics- it is considered very valuable especially when challenging decisions have to be made. Also, the code establishes a strong group ethic, which results in better products and services and greater client satisfaction. Organizations lack professionalism when they make compromises due to lack of ethics. 2.2. Business ethics risks

Business ethics are very important . Because , the risks involved in unethical business are growing in number , size and complexity.

Organizations can take a number of actions to reduce business ethics risks. Such :

Set ethical standards .

Establish a company – code of ethics