Take the IMC USA Consulting Ethics Challenge! 1.) Read this case study;  2.) read the IMC USA Enforceable Code of Ethics; and 3.) comment below.

The Consulting Ethics Situation

Your work with RKL Liquidators has been going really well. The system you’ve put into place to help them better analyze their data is performing as promised. The company’s president, Juan Morita, is so happy, he’s asked to see you before you leave their offices today.

When you enter his office, Juan says, “The data the new system are generating is incredible! They’re giving me a much better picture of where we stand with production capabilities. Given the numbers it generated this morning, I’m planning to adjust production projections to leverage our newfound excess capacity. Given what you’ve seen working with other companies in this industry, does this make sense to you? “

Since you’re not an industry expert, but rather an expert in systems implementation, his question is out of your area of direct expertise. However, their new data are showing specific areas of underutilized production capabilities…. 

Since his question is out of your direct area of expertise, what would you do?

What Would an Ethical Consultant Do?

Is there an ethical question or potential violation of the IMC USA Enforceable Code of Ethics? 

What, if anything, would you do?

Call to Action:

Learn more about ethics in consulting and follow a Code of Ethics by joining IMC USA. All members are required to adhere to the IMC USA Enforceable Code of Ethics as well as our Consultant’s Code of Conduct.

About the Author Liz Weber CMC, CSP

The author of this post, Liz Weber, is a Strategic Leadership Advisor, Certified Management Consultant® (CMC®) and Certified Speaking Professional (CSP). Liz currently serves as IMC USA’s Ethics Chair. Liz holds an MBA in International Business. She has taught for Johns Hopkins University’s Graduate School of Continuing Studies and Georgetown University’s Senior Executive Leadership Program. Liz has supervised business activities in 129 countries and consulted in over 20 countries. She has written ten leadership books and currently writes a monthly blog and posts on social media daily. For more information visit her website and connect with Liz on LinkedIn.