Serving the interest of the Public and Society

Management Consultants by their services, affect the productivity, economic and social purposes in society today. In the pursuit of their profession, therefore, it is extremely important  that management consultants conduct their work in an ethical manner so that they merit the confidence of their colleagues, clients, government, and the public.

This Code of Professional Ethical Conduct sets forth the fundamental ethical and professional obligations for all members of the International Certified Management Consultants Organisation. Its purpose is to safeguard the public interest, protect clients, and uphold the reputation of the management consulting profession globally. All members are bound by this Code and any breach of any part or article of this code shall elicit disciplinary action. We, the members of the International CMC Organisation, hereby commit ourselves to abide by all the parts of this document, including the Preamble and all the Articles of this document

Article 1:         We shall be aware of and comply with all applicable legislation, laws, and regulations in all jurisdictions where we operate.

Article 2:         We shall not cause or induce any person or entity to contravene any applicable legislation or laws.

Article 3:         We shall not serve or act on behalf of any person or entity who causes or will cause us to contravene any applicable legislation or laws.

Article 4:         We shall report to appropriate authorities, within or external to the client organization, any occurrences of malfeasance, dangerous behavior, or illegal activities encountered within the scope of our engagement.

Article 5:         We shall not make public statements on behalf of the Organisation or its members unless explicitly authorized in writing to do so.

Article 6:         We shall ensure our behavior is consistent with and reinforces a positive public image of the profession, avoiding any actions that may jeopardize public trust or bring the profession into disrepute.

Article 7:         We shall not advertise our services in a deceptive manner, nor misrepresent or denigrate individual consulting practitioners, consulting firms, or the consulting profession.

Article 8:         We shall be honest, open, and truthful in all external communications.

Article 9:         We shall respect social, environmental, and wider corporate responsibility concerns, assessing the impact of their actions on the environment and society.

Article 10:       We shall deliver services that support diversity and avoid discrimination wherever possible (including discrimination based on gender, race, ethnicity, religion, physical or mental abilities, and protected characteristics).

Article 11:       We shall consider the public interest when performing services. When public and client interests conflict, we shall maintain our duty to our client and employer while taking reasonable steps to manage and remedy the conflict.

Article 12:       We shall respect social, environmental, and wider corporate responsibility concerns, assessing the impact of our actions on the environment and society. We will consider the application of appropriate sustainability goals in all assignments.

Article 13:       We shall understand, accept, and manage diversity in terms of culture, beliefs, religion, race, and gender, respecting the customs, practices, and reasonable ambitions of others. We shall ensure every individual is treated fairly and that diversity is respected.

Article 14:       We shall be honest, open, and truthful in all external communications.