Assignment 1: Identify and describe national codes of conduct

Professional organisations in many countries regulate the performance standards of their members through the use of Ethical Codes / Codes of Conduct. Establish if the Quantity Surveying profession in your country of residence formally utilise such a document - if not, choose one of the allied professions (architecture / engineering) as an alternative. Submit a copy of the code chosen - identifying the country and organisation source. If no codes of this nature exist in your country, contact the course administrator for guidance.

The professional ethics literature often indicates that a framework for moral analysis which may be appropriate for the compilation of a professional code of ethics should take into consideration the following aspects:

·         Integrity

·         Respect

·         Justice

·         Compassion

·         Beneficence / non-maleficence

·         Responsibility

These are fully described in the course readings / slide shows.

Analyse the chosen code and compile a table similar to that provided as an annexure to this assignment to indicate the perceived objectives of each clause of the code.

(15 marks)